The Ghost of Reform: Jokowi’s Remorse and the Perppu Dilemma
THERE is a particular brand of irony reserved for retired statesmen who discover a sudden passion for the institutions they once helped dismantle. The recent…
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“Focused on the dialectics of national policy and Indonesia’s socio-economic-political framework. This column examines how global geopolitical shifts and central fiscal strategies impact structural integrity and local dynamics across the archipelago.”
”Fokus pada dialektika kebijakan nasional dan struktur ekonomi-politik Indonesia. Mengulas bagaimana dinamika geopolitik dan kebijakan fiskal pusat berdampak pada integritas struktural di daerah.”
The Real Estate of Resistance: Guterres, Land Grabs, and Jakarta’s Silence
IF DIPLOMACY is a theatre of the absurd, the latest act in the West Bank is a masterclass. On February 16, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
The Norida Narrative: Beyond the Viral Veil
IN THE age of digital outrage, a compelling story of abandonment often travels faster than the mundane truth. The case of Norida Akmal Ayob, a…
The Washington Gambit: Jakarta’s Pragmatism on Eroding Ground
President Prabowo Subianto’s arrival in Washington DC this February carries the weight of a precarious diplomatic balancing act. On one hand, Indonesia’s inclusion in Donald…
The Art of the Deal, Indonesian Style
IN THE theatre of economic diplomacy, timing is everything. As President Prabowo Subianto gathered his economic lieutenants at his residence this week, the signal sent…
The Danantara Manifesto and the Rebirth of Dirigisme
At the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026, held within the sleek corridors of Wisma Danantara, President Prabowo Subianto delivered what can only be described as a…
Sumitronomics and the High-Stakes Gamble on Social Stability
To the orthodox fiscal hawk, Indonesia’s single-minded pursuit of its $3.8 billion (Rp60 trillion) per quarter "Free Nutritious Meals" (MBG) program looks like a reckless…