Johannes Nugroho 25 Jul 2022 14:00 Jokowi adopts a statesman style As G20 host, Indonesia’s president is on a drive to burnish his international credentials and win kudos at home.
Johannes Nugroho 7 Jul 2022 03:00 Becoming a republic will improve Australia’s image in Asia Does the Queen of Australia still exist? It’s a surprise to many, even in diplomatic circles.
Johannes Nugroho 12 May 2022 10:00 A flash in the pan? Indonesia’s palm oil export ban Apparent domestic shortages appear more a case of a government stand-off with industry over pricing.
Johannes Nugroho 6 Apr 2022 06:00 Democracy or dynasty? Megawati delivers Jokowi a clip Talk of extending the Indonesian president’s tenure has earned a revealing rebuke from his political patron.
Johannes Nugroho 26 Jan 2022 08:00 Indonesia standing between great powers Non-alignment has long defined Jakarta’s approach in the world. Neither China’s threats or US pledges will change that.
Johannes Nugroho 19 Nov 2021 06:00 The true challenge to Indonesia’s large informal economy The President’s promise to empower women’s enterprises will mean little unless the scourge of corruption is also curbed.
Johannes Nugroho 29 Sep 2021 06:00 AUKUS + Indonesia Side-stepping any alignment with super powers allows Indonesia to reap the benefits of the new trilateral agreement.
Johannes Nugroho 27 Aug 2021 11:00 Will Jokowi pull off a three-peat? The Indonesian president is intent on leaving a legacy – another term in office might help him get there.
Johannes Nugroho 25 May 2021 10:30 How Gaza occupies Indonesia’s identity wars Israel-Palestinian issues have long featured in Jakarta’s worldview but with a domestic edge, too.