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Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

By James Guild
If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay. 

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

Henry Kissinger and the Murder of Timor-Leste

By Klas Lundström
Few Timorese would have welcomed the late diplomat with open arms. Fewer still will be sad to see him gone.
Indonesia’s Wedding-party Democracy Is a Marriage on the Rocks

Indonesia’s Wedding-party Democracy Is a Marriage on the Rocks

By Abdul Gaffar Karim
Elections remain a cause for celebration in Indonesia, but without firming up the processes around it, the party might end up being just a democratic facade.

TikTok Says it Regrets Indonesia’s Decision to Ban E-commerce Sales on Social Media Platforms

TikTok Says it Regrets Indonesia’s Decision to Ban E-commerce Sales on Social Media Platforms

By Edna Tarigan and Niniek Karmini
Indonesia banned goods transactions on social media platforms such as TikTok, accusing vendors of predatory pricing.

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

Indonesia Arrests 88 Chinese Nationals Over Online Romance Scams

By Associated Press
Police believe the suspects are members of a telephone fraud and online love scam syndicate targeting mostly Chinese. 

Indonesian Protesters Begin Hunger Strike as Bill to Protect Domestic Workers Stalls in Parliament

Indonesian Protesters Begin Hunger Strike as Bill to Protect Domestic Workers Stalls in Parliament

By Niniek Karmini
Lawmakers first proposed a bill to protect domestic workers in 2004 to address issues of discrimination, abuse, and humiliation. Since then, it has been updated but always eventually set aside.

Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Must Be Transparent and Green

Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Must Be Transparent and Green

By Andri Prasetiyo and Nabilla Gunawan
At the moment, most of Indonesia’s energy demands are still met with dirty fossil fuels.
Addressing Jemaah Islamiyah’s Infrastructure in Sulawesi

Addressing Jemaah Islamiyah’s Infrastructure in Sulawesi

By Alif Satria
Despite aggressive counterterrorism efforts, Sulawesi still plays an important role for JI as a venue for key fundraising, membership training, and preaching.

Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

Indonesia Works to Rescue 20 Trafficking Victims in Myanmar

By Niniek Karmini
Fake recruiters allegedly offered the Indonesian victims high-paying jobs in Thailand but instead trafficked them to Myawaddy in Myanmar. 

More Than Embarrassing: Australians Behaving Badly in Indonesia

More Than Embarrassing: Australians Behaving Badly in Indonesia

By Grant Wyeth
An Australia that can engage culturally with Indonesia can also counter the perception that poorly behaved individuals are reflective of wider Australian culture. 

Uzbek Militants Escape Detention in Indonesia; 2 Dead

Uzbek Militants Escape Detention in Indonesia; 2 Dead

By Niniek Karmini
The three men were among four Uzbek nationals detained by Densus 88 on March 24, following a tip from Uzbekistan's state security service.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet Under Shadow of Myanmar Crisis

By Niniek Karmini
Indonesia is setting up an office of an ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar in Jakarta to spearhead how the bloc deals with the crisis.

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