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June 27, 2023
Is Indonesia’s New High-Speed Rail Line Worth It?
By James Guild
Whether or not the rail line turns a profit, Jakarta is hoping that the project brings a wider range of subsidiary benefits.
June 23, 2023
This Week in Asia: June 23, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
June 23, 2023
Suitcase Killer’s Plea Deal Is Rare Shot of Double Justice
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Chicago woman Heather Mack was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Indonesia for aiding in the murder of her socialite mother in 2014. Will she now face further time in the U.S.?
June 22, 2023
Indonesia Shifts ASEAN Military Drills Out of Disputed Waters
By Sebastian Strangio
The non-combat drills, the first to be held by the Southeast Asian bloc, will now take place near Batam island, well outside China's "nine-dash line" claim.
June 20, 2023
After 22 Years, ExxonMobil Finally Settles Indonesian Human Rights Case
By Aisyah Llewellyn
Last month, 11 Acehnese villagers reached a confidential financial settlement with the U.S. oil giant, after accusing it of abuses including rape and torture.
June 16, 2023
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.
June 16, 2023
Indonesian Court Throws Out Bid to Change Electoral System
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision ensures that next year's presidential election will proceed according to schedule, under the existing electoral rules.
June 16, 2023
How Could Myanmar’s Divided People be Brought Together?
By Michael Vatikiotis
The Cambodian peace process of the 1980s offers some lessons for bridging seemingly insuperable differences.
June 15, 2023
Indonesia Confirms Purchase of Secondhand Jet Fighters From Qatar
By Sebastian Strangio
The fleet of 12 Mirage 2000-5 jets is intended to bridge the air force over until the delivery of a new fleet of French fighters beginning in early 2026.
June 13, 2023
Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System
By Sebastian Strangio
A number of politicians have petitioned the Constitutional Court to change from open-list proportional voting to a closed-list system.
June 09, 2023
This Week in Asia: June 9, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
June 09, 2023
Indonesia, Malaysia Sign Border Agreements, Pledge Joint Action on Palm Oil
By Sebastian Strangio
President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a number of important agreements during a meeting in Putrajaya yesterday.
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