Clearly, an act of violence against people because of their belief is a blatant violation of the Constitution, and as in the latest ransacking of the Ahmadis’ place of worship, the state contributed to the persecution.

There have been talks about changing the rules of the game, including a proposal for a presidential third term, or at least extending the current presidential tenure beyond the two five-year terms. 

The nation’s war on drugs has clearly gotten so out of hand that drug offenders now account for more than half of inmates in prison.

The Mu variant has alarmed health authorities worldwide following reports that it has mutations, suggesting that it could evade the resistance created by vaccination or infection.

For too long the government has maintained its security approach to deal with Papua problems, which has only generated a vicious cycle of violence and rampant human rights violations.

A moratorium on the filing of bankruptcy and PKPU petitions would damage the credit system and could be abused by debtors in bad faith.

The President’s data was leaked more to tell the rest of us that if they can do this to the number one person in the country, they can easily do it to the rest of us.

To restore its credibility, there is no option other than for the KPK to launch an investigation into the motive behind the close contact between Lili and Syahrial.

The majoritarian characteristics of Indonesian politics can tempt Jokowi to hijack democratic procedures to do anything he wants, including to extend his term through constitutional amendments.

With one strike, the regulation has banned private companies from importing staple foods to build up the national supply.   

Its championing of ASEAN, a position that the think tank continues to maintain to this day, is a policy proposal that is not only the most realistic for Indonesia, but which is also reflected in the relatively stable conditions in the region.

While the incumbent SOEs minister has succeeded where his predecessors have failed in setting up industry-specific holding companies, SOEs reform is still trudging through the muck and mire of its long-standing root problem: excessive government intervention.

If the government decided to bear the costs of the Delta variant outbreak without the central bank's help, it would be impossible to bring the fiscal deficit below 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2023.

We condemn the public officials who have accepted third COVID-19 vaccine shots while millions of Indonesians remain unvaccinated and many health workers, who badly need greater protection against the Delta variant, have not received booster shots.

Many fear for their lives, knowing the Taliban’s murderous reputation and their disregard for human rights, particularly in their treatment of women.

For a reborn democracy like Indonesia, the four constitutional amendments between 1999 and 2002 were substantial and shaped the country anew. 

It was a tragedy that the KPK and the Jakarta Corruption Court showered Juliari with a merciful indictment and verdict. 

The return of the UMNO, marked by the appointment of Ismail Sabri Yaakob as prime minister, was the result of an elite-driven political machination. 

Airlangga should focus on his added task as head of the national COVID-19 and economic recovery committee, while Puan should mobilize the House to support the national campaign to contain the pandemic.

There is no reason to believe that we have won the war against the virus, as the threat of a third wave still looms over the country.

Hopefully, the Indonesia Investment Authority will begin to play its role as a conduit for foreign investment financing for priority infrastructure.  

In the eyes of an optimistic Jokowi, the pandemic has brought the country blessings in disguise. 

For the government, this Independence Day should be the perfect occasion for it to renew its pledge to guarantee the health, safety and welfare of every citizen.

The immediate implications of the Taliban’s return for other countries, including Indonesia, will be an exodus of refugees fleeing the Taliban regime with all consequences, including security threats. 

The reluctance of countries, including Indonesia, to make pledges to significantly reduce emissions, and take drastic action to mitigate the warming of the planet is discouraging.

It was the promise of big dividends that prompted regulators to make exceptions for tech unicorns. 

As the national vaccination program progresses, it becomes clearer that a sizeable portion of the population is still refusing to get vaccinated even though they have access to a vaccine

If we assess the growth rate on a quarter to quarter (qtq) basis, the second-quarter growth rate was still far from a recovery to the prepandemic average quarterly growth of 5 percent.

Despite the increasing number of infections and public protests in the lead-up to Tokyo 2020, the OIC and the Japanese government decided to go ahead with the Summer Games. Whether it was all worth risking lives and public health during a global pandemic will depend on hindsight, due to arrive in around two weeks.

The special envoy must race against time to squeeze out a tenable plan by September, under a precarious guarantee by the Myanmar military regime.