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Indonesia’s Missing Foreign Policy Debate
Indonesia’s presidential candidates have had little to say on foreign policy. But whoever is sworn-in will face a very challenging international environment.
Where are the Women? Gender Perspectives in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Race
The absence of women from any of the presidential tickets in this year’s Indonesian elections underscores a deeper political and policy malaise in addressing gender inequality.
Learning Difficulties: The 2024 Presidential Election and the Fate of Indonesia’s Education System
A crisis in education is impairing Indonesia’s aspirations for economic development. But all three candidates are offering more of the same.
The Mixed Economic Record of Joko Widodo
Jokowi leaves a mixed economic legacy. Fixing a weak tax system and a lethargic energy transition will be two of the big challenges for Indonesia’s next president.
The Past is Present in Indonesia’s Presidential Election
The shadow of Suharto’s New Order hangs over Indonesia’s presidential elections. And it is not just in the form of retired general Prabowo Subianto.