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Academia
Why visual evidence matters in Indonesian activism
Today in Indonesia, graphic, violent images and videos often function as political evidence.
8 minutes ago
Academia
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Long-sought police reform stalled at the institutional gate
When a state's police force expands its institutional power faster than the civilian mechanisms designed to oversee it, what grows stronger is not the rule of law, it is simply the apparatus itself.
1 hour ago
Academia
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How (not) to fight the globalization trilemma
Political economy explains why some economies thrive in a hostile world while others are punished by it.
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Opinion
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Analysis: Bond vigilantes send a warning to Indonesia
Indonesia’s financial markets have experienced significant turbulence in recent weeks, with the rupiah depreciating beyond Rp 18,000 per US dollar, the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite index falling by nearly half to below 6,000 points, 10-year government bond yields have climbed to 7.3 percent and the yield curve has flattened considerably amid substantial capital outflows. Together, these indicators suggest that investors are losing confidence in the government’s economic management. Yet the government has shown little indication of adjusting its policy direction.
2 hours ago
Editorial
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The death of police reform
The newly amended Police Law betrays the spirit of the Reform era, turning the force into a political counterweight rather than a professional protector.
3 hours ago
Academia
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The future of development finance is not primarily about money
For middle-income countries like India, accessing knowledge and technology is now a bigger challenge than raising capital, which suggests that MDBs must rethink their operating model.
21 hours ago
Academia
Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat‑tolerant, but only up to a point
While Indonesia’s reefs demonstrate a remarkable natural tolerance to heat stress, a long-term national strategy is needed to track the various impacts of warming oceans to safeguard not just coral cover but also to their capacity to heal.
22 hours ago
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No ASEAN energy security without climate leadership
From the EU's stumbles to ASEAN’s gridlock, the current energy crisis proves that green targets are useless without bold political courage.
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- Indonesia’s coral reefs are heat‑tolerant, but only up to a point
- Our jobless youth
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- Labor movement’s future in question after Said Iqbal joins Prabowo administration
- The theater of democracy: Indonesia's unresolved Reformasi
- Pertamina hikes Pertamax prices by 32% amid high oil prices
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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion
Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.
4 months ago
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Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age
The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.
11 months ago
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Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital
Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.
11 months ago
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Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation
Introduction: From One Disruption to Another
11 months ago
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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility
The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.
1 year ago
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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia
Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).
1 year ago
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editorial
Our jobless youth
A national internship program won't save Indonesia’s stalling demographic bonus unless the government addresses the real crisis: a severe shortage of formal jobs.
2 days ago
