The once reformist President Joko Widodo, now in his second term, gets swallowed up by the bureaucracy and overall Indonesian politics.
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The Islam Factor in Indonesia’s Elections
Using the Islamic lens is the focus of Western analysis when it comes to assessing Indonesia’s political present and future. This limits proper understanding.
Jokowi and the Hopes for a More Dynamic Indonesia
Indonesia’s Troubled Trade Relationship with the United States.
Indonesia: Why the US Needs to Pay Closer Attention
The United States needs to treat the unassuming Indonesian President Widodo with the attention due to his country.
Indonesia at a Critical Juncture
Great political and social hurdles stand in the way of Indonesia’s development.
11 Facts on Indonesia in the Global Economy
How much clout does Indonesia have in today’s global economy?
Modi and Jokowi: Why the World Should Take Notice
Comparing the leaders of the world’s largest and third-largest democracies.