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What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?

What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?
05.09.2025 20

Pearls and Irritations

Tim Lindsey

What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?

What’s behind the rioting in Indonesia? And will the much-loathed political elite back down?

The president has made some concessions to protesters, but this may not be enough to quell public anger with politicians seen as lazy, corrupt and out...

03.09.2025 5

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Tim Lindsey

There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual

22.05.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Tim Lindsey

There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual

Australia struggles to get Indonesia’s attention, and its leverage in Jakarta is limited. Anthony Albanese could begin to change this with one bold...

20.05.2025 8

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Tim Lindsey

Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world

Following weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining members of the Bali Nine have been released from prison in Indonesia and returned...

16.12.2024 10

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Tim Lindsey

Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, finds democracy ‘very tiring’. Are darker days ahead for the country?

Former General Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president today. Twenty-five years ago he was a pariah, and for good reason....

20.10.2024 10

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Tim Lindsey

Jokowi wants to build a political dynasty in Indonesia. A once-pliant court and angry public are standing in the way

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, whose final term in office ends on October 20, has presided over ten years of democratic regression in...

27.08.2024 3

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Tim Lindsey