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…
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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 “Beer Crate” Scandal and the Rot in the Ranks
In the dusty corridors of the Bima City Police in West Nusa Tenggara, a scandal has erupted that reads like a gritty Netflix noir. It…
The G20 Outlier and the Danantara Gambit
On February 11, 2026, at the Istana Merdeka, the Prabowo administration presented a set of macroeconomic figures that would be the envy of any G20…
Indonesian Hajj Village in Mecca a National Honor
The government continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to improving the quality of services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the initiative to develop the…
The Garlic Frontier: NTB’s Bid for Food Sovereignty
EAST LOMBOK — The Indonesian government has officially designated West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) as the nation’s primary hub for garlic production, a strategic move aimed…
The Power of a Legend: Mandalika’s Enduring Folk Economics
CENTRAL LOMBOK — Indonesia’s tourism strategy in Lombok is often seen through the high-octane lens of the Mandalika International Circuit. Yet, the Festival Bau Nyale…
Bulog’s Expansion: The Return of the Command Economy in Food?
JAKARTA — Indonesia is retreating to a more interventionist food security playbook. Perum Bulog, the state’s logistics agency, is expanding its administrative remit from mere…