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Lessons from Aceh: How language unites and segregates in conflicts
Language, as an important element of culture, can aid in resolving conflicts.
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Papua food estate project risks turning into conflict hot spot
The government's approach to national food security needs a paradigm shift to an inclusive approach that embraces indigenous stakeholders and their centuries-old knowledge in sustainable resource management, so that development can benefit all Indonesians across the country's diverse communities and natural ecosystems. ...
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Jakarta, the crucial battleground for democracy
The results of Jakarta's gubernatorial race indicate that the city is more than a mere outlier in this year's regional head elections: It stands as a bastion of democracy, built by its politically aware electorate on its historical foundation as the center of civil movements. ...
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How gender bias plays a hidden role in populist politics
A study has found that populism, negativity and gender stereotypes all play a role in contemporary electoral politics, particularly in shaping campaign strategies tailored to an opponent's gender to influence voter perception.
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Memories of ‘Pak’ Kun
Since 2005, Aceh has been conflict free. For Pak Kun, it was one of his proudest "build back better" accomplishments.
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Why did Indonesia release the Bali Nine now?
Clearly, Prabowo sees this as a way of engineering a reset both for Indonesia’s relations with a range of countries, as well as his own reputation.
4 months ago
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The good, the bad, and the canceled: Examining the perils of the digital guillotine
The world’s challenges no longer remain as distant abstractions but tangible realities that young minds are pushed to confront.
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Is Indonesia losing its interests on oceanic affairs?
Nearly seven decades after the Djuanda Declaration, it is a good time to reflect on Indonesia’s interest on oceanic affairs, especially under the new presidency of Prabowo Subianto.
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What did we miss in Syria?
The regime simply collapsed like a house of cards. Victory went to the side that was actually willing to fight and die for its cause.
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Reconfiguring the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The AHRD remains a document of relevance and ambivalence.
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Malaysia’s weakened opposition
While the coalition has been hurt by corruption charges against some of its leaders, its main obstacles are internal.
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Successful industrial policy requires industry experts
Like competitive and open markets, industrial policies can play a vital role in boosting productivity and economic growth while helping governments resist undue corporate influence.
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Competing antigraft campaigns
A new police corps may create overlapping roles among existing institutions in investigating corruption cases.
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Sustainability industry, Indonesia's next global competitive strategy
Indonesia’s venture into the EV industry is a good start in entering into the bigger, burgeoning sustainability industry.
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ASEAN's strategic role in securing critical minerals
ASEAN nations hold significant reserves, production capacities and processing facilities that support the global economy.
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Closing the AI skills gap in 2025
Capitalizing on the opportunities that AI presents will require updated approaches to education and training.
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Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China
In the past, agreements giving one nation temporary control over another’s sovereignty have usually been part of the decolonization process and are not entered into lightly by independent states.
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15% of humans live near the coast and the number is growing fast
Coastal regions are hubs of economic activity and infrastructure development, often playing critical roles in national and global economies. However, rapid population growth is accelerating human and environmental risks.
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How to win an election, the Indonesian and American way
Contemporary elections transcend traditional politics, blending economic strategy, media savviness and personal branding to achieve victory.
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Confronting impunity crisis in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, impunity not only silences dissent and erodes public trust, but also perpetuates cycles of repression and inequality.
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Tourism and turmoil: Can Bali survive the price of its own success?
Bali’s booming tourism sector has come at a steep price: the erosion of cultural authenticity, environmental degradation and deepening social inequality.
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Can South Koreans protect their democracy?
Many South Koreans have been reflecting on their decision to elect Yoon, questioning the motives of the People Power Party.
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Will your encrypted messages remain private in Europe?
Many governments and authorities see encryption not as a human-rights safeguard, but as an obstacle.
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Stop with the LGBTQ scapegoating
LGBTQ scapegoating should not only alarm queer activists but also civil society as a whole.
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Navigating Indonesia-US relations amid global and domestic changes
Indonesia's growing economic ties with China complicate its diplomatic position, necessitating careful engagement as it acts as an intermediary among global powers.
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Protecting our archipelago from illegal fishing
Indonesian waters are still prone to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by both foreign and domestic vessels
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Trump’s pro-corporate populism cannot last
The US president-elect is not the first Republican politician to purport to serve both commerce and the forgotten man.
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French troubles won't undermine Europe’s strong foundation
Rather than becoming a catalyst for a new eurozone crisis, the recent collapse of the French government, along with a similar collapse in Germany and the looming threat of a second Trump administration, could instead propel the bloc to take a big step in economic development.
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China’s fast-changing economic adjustments
The combination of rising uncertainty and falling confidence is casting a dark shadow over the Chinese economy.
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Against the tide: Defending human rights and civic freedoms in Southeast Asia
Governments across the region are employing increasingly sophisticated and repressive tactics to silence dissent, stifle opposition and suppress independent voices.
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- At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'
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- 30 Indonesian 'pilgrims' nabbed in Jeddah for visa violation
- Jungle music: Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm
- Malaysia seeks trade legal harmonization in ASEAN
- Journalist groups urge stronger protections after mass layoffs
- Hamas to release hostage as part of direct Gaza talks with US
- At his former US university, the new pope is just 'Bob'
- Danantara halts SOE corporate actions pending audit
- Wary investors hope US-China talks cool high-stakes trade war
- Govt urged police to investigate alleged exploitation, assault of circus performers
- China takes center stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election
