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Early results show Indonesian president romps to re-election
While the “quick counts” are unofficial, incumbent Joko Widodo appears to once again beat opposition leader Prabowo Subianto
The rise of Hainan
The Boao Forum for Asia and the increasing strategic and economic importance of Hainan Province-112
The appalling cost of Western hubris
New book vividly presents the tragedy of the Vietnam War across multiple dimensions, combining social, political, military and diplomatic...
Going nuclear
Saudi Arabia is pursuing a nuclear energy program and possibly nuclear weapons as well, with the US, Russia and China hovering as...
The new business norm
Business is business – and it’s a global force. Now people around the world, including in Indonesia, are making it a force for good.
Follow the Digital Silk Road
China’s tech prowess offers business opportunities – but also security concerns – for Southeast Asian nations. So how will the United...
Tariffs: Is Asia’s energy future clean?
The region’s midterm hopes could come down to American obstinance under the current US administration and China’s willingness to jump...
Bounded engagement
There is no viable alternative to Australia engaging with China. Canberra really has no other choice. That said, neither does Beijing.
The Syrian crisis and chemical weapons
Russian veto hampering efforts to rid nation of such weapons
Five years of hard work to make one 'non-story'
Cisarua Refugee Learning Centre inspired a refugee-led education revolution in Indonesia
Breaking the female glass ceiling
Can information technology help Indonesian women bust through barriers? A growing organization adamantly says “Yes We Can.”
Hacking and the darker side of social media
The United States’ 2016 presidential election was hacked. So what makes Indonesia think that it’s ready for April?
Does Indonesia even care about Palu?
With it’s power plant still unrepaired, where will Palu’s electricity come from?
Elections alert: Beware of boats and books
Communists and illegal immigrants stirring up government fears
Rematch: Joko, Prabowo and the democracy experiment
The Indonesian president and opposition leader will again vie for the presidency. But five years on, they face a vastly different...
In search of a presidential electoral system
Free and fair elections have brought many good things for Indonesia – if you overlook the tangle of legislative and presidential elections....
The Gulf’s scramble for Africa
Arab Gulf states are intervening more assertively in sub-Saharan Africa to capitalize on economic opportunities and protect their...