Indonesia
A Countries government & policy country profile page covering system of government, current legislature, governing coalition and key legislation pending
Prabowo Appoints New Disaster Chief Amid Corruption Probe and Haze Crisis
President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Lt.-Gen. Kristomei Sianturi as head of Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), replacing...
Indonesia Positions Itself as Russia’s Gateway to Southeast Asia
President Prabowo Subianto promoted Indonesia as a natural entry point for Russian businesses into ASEAN during the Eastern Economic Forum in...
Indonesia's Natuna Sea Security Needs System
Despite new ships and partnerships, Indonesia's maritime security in the North Natuna Sea is hampered by slow reporting and coordination.
Indonesia closes parks due to fires
Indonesia has temporarily closed nine national parks and restricted access to four others as forest fires strain firefighting resources in six...
Indonesia's Digital Banking Race
Indonesia's digital banking sector, enabled by OJK regulations in 2018 and 2021, is consolidating around three leading players.
Indonesia Arrests 72 Suspects Over Forest Fires
Indonesian police arrest suspects in forest fires, President Prabowo Subianto vows to hold companies accountable.
Japan Seeks to Become Indonesia's Primary Strategic Partner
Japan is increasing its efforts to become Indonesia's primary strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on defense, energy, and...
Ancient Rock Painting Offers Clues to Austronesian Migration
A 4,000-year-old rock painting in Indonesia provides insight into the motivations behind one of humanity's greatest migrations, with researchers...
Indonesia’s Transgender Community Faces Rising Repression Under New Security Policy
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 decree labeling LGBTQ+ culture as a national security threat has coincided with a surge in violent...
Taiwan Protests Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Taiwan has called on Indonesia to clarify its participation in a joint naval exercise with China in waters east of Taiwan, which took place in...
Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China Sparks Geopolitical Debate Over Taiwan's Waters
A joint naval exercise between China and Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan has drawn criticism from Taiwan and the U.S., with Beijing framing it as...