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Weaponizing data against democracy

Modi's visit to Washington has revealed the similarities between him and his US counterpart, while his decade-long model of prioritizing propaganda over governance hints at the kind of tactics to expect from a second Trump term, and the blinders his administration might voluntarily wear to avoid seeing the socioeconomic realities.

16 hours ago
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The gold standard in AI and reserve currencies

The flurry of Trump's aggressive policies on trade and technology via tariffs is testing the bounds of mainstream monetary and fiscal theory, leading to the emergence of a new energy-powered model to replace the old Bretton Woods development model. ...

17 hours ago
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Indonesian start-ups: When valuations eclipse innovation

Priotizing valuations over building real value pumps up hype while undercutting innovation, research and development as well as sustainable solutions, benefiting VC firms as founders, employees and communities lose out. ...

18 hours ago

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The monoculture of power: How unilateralism threatens global stability

Coercing weaker nations rather than engaging in diplomatic solutions reflects the fundamental flaw of Trump’s unilateralism.

2 days ago
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Institutionalizing housing solutions: Building hope for homes

Urban spatial planning must be regulated and developed by shifting its orientation to a transit-based approach, prioritizing the development of settlements around public transport hubs.

2 days ago
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Streamlining Thailand’s policy toward Myanmar refugees

Refugees should not be pushed back and they should be granted temporary asylum without being locked up in immigration detention. 

2 days ago
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The urgent need for open public spaces for future generations

As the world becomes increasingly dominated by technology, we as a society need to develop, maintain and provide free access to more open spaces to provide a balance between digital and interpersonal engagement for the well-being of youths today and generations to come.

2 days ago
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Reinventing Indonesian identity, rewriting history

Indonesia believes that this act of cultural justice is not just about returning the objects themselves but also about restoring the dignity of Indonesia’s identity, traditions and collective memory. 

2 days ago
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Will ASEAN survive the Trump doctrine?

Trump's preference for a bilateral over multilateral agreements undermines ASEAN’s bargaining position to negotiate as a unite bloc.

3 days ago
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Threat of authoritarianism: Playing at democracy

Today’s extreme inequality is eroding democracy in unprecedented ways.

3 days ago
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How Putin, Xi and now Trump are ushering in a new imperial age

The age of empires seemed to be a thing of the past. But now there are signs that some world leaders hanker after imperial power and glory.

3 days ago
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An emerging solution to the world’s plastic waste problem

Efforts to end plastic pollution through bans and treaties aren’t getting anywhere, but the advent of bioplastics offers hope.

3 days ago
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Fashion's sustainability dilemma: When upcycling clashes with intellectual property rights

Indonesia’s IP framework was designed for a linear economy, where goods are produced, sold, and disposed of, rather than a circular economy.

3 days ago
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Formulating digital transformation models amid Indonesia's agricultural diversity

Disruptive technological innovations cannot necessarily be adopted for Indonesia's very diverse and complex agricultural conditions.

4 days ago
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Japanese emperor's birthday, a moment for "free lunch" diplomacy

Japan will provide much more than just food procurement and provision for students.

4 days ago
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La Perouse 25: Beyond Indonesia-France strategic partnership

The prevailing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, namely in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, emphasize the urgency for Indonesia to build up its collaborative combat and interoperability capacities.

4 days ago
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Are we ready for AI research in Indonesia?

Indonesia's research funding is significantly lower than global averages.

4 days ago
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Indonesia needs a tech council to navigate the digital future

Indonesia’s international engagements on tech-related issues, from procurement of ICT equipment to technology and knowledge transfers, have been dictated by economic pragmatism and development needs. 

4 days ago
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The dark side of European Union deregulation

The Commission has decided to advance its deregulatory agenda by using a controversial and opaque legislative mechanism: the omnibus bill.

4 days ago
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Is Elon Musk taking over the US government?

Elon Musk has been accused of attempting a coup or hostile takeover of the US government. His actions could better be described as a form of "state capture".

4 days ago
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Bank secrecy in the age of transparency: How much is too much?

Ensuring legal certainty and fairness by harmonizing the new OJK rule on bank secrecy and the PDP Law, along with clear and appropriate oversight by the Data Protection Agency, will be key to effective transparency and legal safeguards against potential risks.

4 days ago
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What’s driving Indonesia's mining law revision?

By leveraging coal wealth, the government seeks to secure strategic support from influential groups.

5 days ago
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Time to end ASEAN’s accommodative approach in Myanmar

The junta government thrives on violence, deception and a systematic erosion of Myanmar’s democratic institutions.

5 days ago
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A tailored approach to the foreign policy budget

As global uncertainty increases, driven by intensifying competition among great powers, a dramatic budget cut to the Foreign Ministry could compromise both Indonesian foreign policy capabilities and contingency preparedness.

5 days ago
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US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea or a giant opportunity for waste?

Mongolia, Norway and Kuwait all have one. So too do Texas, Alaska and New Mexico. But a US fund to invest in projects of national interest needs to be free of political interference.

5 days ago
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Why social media fact-checking promised too much

Many lament social media companies dropping independent fact-checking but perhaps “false-checking” is a more honest and achievable target.

5 days ago
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Centralized, stronger oversight of key financial professionals

A single authority has been established for a consistent standard of expertise, ethical conduct and continuous education for the professionals who serve as gatekeepers to Indonesia’s tax regulations.

5 days ago
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Governance challenges in implementing Prabowo’s vision

The current planning process lacks sufficient cross-sectoral coordination, leaving development programs fragmented, not only across ministries but also within different units of the same ministry.

6 days ago
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Does Indonesia need its own digital markets act?

Indonesia's current legal framework is inadequate for the digital era.

6 days ago
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Should Indonesia withdraw from the Paris Agreement?

Rather than contemplating a departure from the Paris Agreement in the wake of Trump’s decision, Indonesia should take a look at the potential impacts of such a move and instead realize the opportunity the US departure presents in staying put and taking the lead in demanding better terms for itself, as well as all other developing nations.

6 days ago

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Tue, February 18, 2025

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