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Politics 4 weeks ago
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Reshuffle talks resurface ahead of Independence Day
Another speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle has intensified ahead of Indonesia's Independence Day, even as the Presidential Palace has repeatedly denied any potential changes to President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Academia 1 month ago
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What Bangkok and Jakarta can teach each other about political survival
The recent bilateral summit in Jakarta was a master class in Southeast Asian statecraft, where the visiting Thai premier and the hosting Indonesian president showed off their diplomatic chops in the art of political survival.
Academia 1 month ago
How Indonesia and Singapore handle information pressure
From election debates to AI‑manipulated content, audiences in both countries rely on legacy media for credibility during high-stakes moments while increasingly consuming politics through fast, visual and creator-driven formats.
Politics 1 month ago
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Prabowo’s approval rating sinks amid dissatisfaction with economy, politics
President Prabowo Subianto’s approval rating has fallen to barely 50 percent, marking a sharp drop from the strong public support he enjoyed during his first year in office as Indonesians grow increasingly pessimistic about the economic, political and law enforcement conditions, a new survey found.
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