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China’s debt trap diplomacy strikes again
Will Cambodia turn into Beijing’s new naval base?
Saudi Arabia, Iran and the ‘killer drones’
The attacks on Saudi oil facilities have dramatically raised tensions in an already tense neighborhood. But could it escalate into...
Democracy – can it be improved?
Is the Western model best, or should another approach be taken?
What is happening in Suakin Island?
Is Turkey ramping up its military foothold in Sudan?
When populist-nationalists tempt geopolitical fate
The leaders of the United States, India and Britain have been providing ample evidence as to why the campaign promises and election...
A women’s global strike in 2020
The global women’s rights movement is more than a century old. It’s time to make it bigger and stronger, and more effective.
Lombok: Religion in the public sphere
The island’s Muslims and Balinese Hindus have peacefully coexisted for generations due to their respect for each other’s religious...
The silent voices of women
The course of Indonesia’s history has been put on its head by “historians” who serve the military. Women who have been tortured and...
Indonesia, digital literacy and elections
Indonesia’s 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections were influenced by social media. The question is whether that is good or...
Vision 2045: Urban mobility planning in modern Indonesia...
The country’s public transportation – not to mention sidewalks – is not up to snuff. Can five more years of infrastructure development,...
Indonesian radicals: Speak loudly but carry a small stick
Hard-liners continue to try to wield power and turn Indonesia into an Islamic state. The recently re-elected president, Joko Widodo,...
Maritime diplomacy – Indonesia style
Indonesia is the largest archipelago on the planet. So why do something about its limitless possibilities?
Russia and China: An uneasy embrace
The two great powers have much – and little – in common politically, culturally and, importantly, economically. But with the United...
The dark side of AI: Biases and a new geopolitical battle
The letters AI (artificial intelligence) strike fear into the hearts of some with the specter of a robot takeover of jobs, while many...
Learning the wrong lessons?
From university degrees to vocational training: Shifting job market trends in Indonesia
Aruna Integrated Fisheries: Startup for society
Cutting out the middleman to unleash Indonesia’s vast maritime potential