McDonald’s BTS Meal Signals US and South Korean Soft Power
By Alfin Zulfikar Rizky
“Yeah, we're here for the BTS Meal.” – RM, a member of BTS
Who does not know the boy band from South Korea called Bangtan...
Is Palestine Not Indonesia’s Business? It Depends on Jokowi’s Kind of...
Former Head of BIN, Hendropriyono, said that Palestine is not Indonesia's business. But, it all depends on Jokowi's kind of realism.
Could Puan be Indonesia’s Second Female President?
By Harishmawan Heryadi
Although it is relatively early, it seems that many people have started thinking about the presidential candidate market for the 2024 presidential...
Garuda Indonesia, Erick and Suharto’s Legacy
Garuda Indonesia is on the brink of collapse. Although many blame Erick Thohir, its legacy goes back to then Suharto's rule.
The Anniversary of Pancasila, a Piece of History Being Manipulated?
By Ranessa Nainggolan
Coinciding on June 1, Indonesia celebrates the birth of Pancasila through a virtual ceremony attended by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). At this...
Will Indonesia Ever Have a Late Show Host Like Jimmy Kimmel...
Indonesians are timid about making political jokes. Will Indonesia ever have a late show host like Jimmy Kimmel or Stephen Colbert in the US?
Doubts Linger on Green Capitalism Strategy of the Jokowi Administration
By Alfin Zulfikar Rizky
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan several times mentioned the green economy...
In Governance the “Noble Lie” May Help Preserve Social Harmony Among...
By Musfi Romdoni
"The truth sounds good in theory, especially if it's truth with which we agree or that positions us in a favorable light. It's...
An Indonesian Political Party Copies Strategy of a Turkish Counterpart
By Harishmawan Heryadi
Keeping in touch is certainly a good thing. The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) probably had this in mind when it carried out a...
Jokowi Administration Designates Papuan Group a Terrorist Organization
Jokowi administration designates the West Papua Liberation group as a terrorist organization. Is there any strategic reason behind it?
Trickle-down Economics: Can Jokowi Escape the Lure of This Failed Theory?
By Ranessa Nainggolan
In his first speech to Congress, which took place at the end of April 2021, President Biden of the United States said the trickle-down...
Indonesia and the UAE Draw Closer Together. Is There a Strategy...
Indonesia, under Jokowi presidency, and the UAE, under the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed (MBZ), have been drawing closer together.
By Creating a New Ministry of Investment, Is Jokowi Playing a...
By Alfin Zulfikar Rizky
Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently reorganized his Indonesia Maju Cabinet again. The most notable changes were the merger of the Ministry of...
Indonesia Is Not India but the Virus Sees No Difference between...
By Ranessa Nainggolan
The Covid-19 global pandemic has been with us for more than a year. Now the mutated version of the Coronavirus has spread in...
Indonesia Is Enjoying a Start-up Bubble; That Bubble Could Burst Anytime...
By Harishmawan Heryadi
In recent times, young Indonesians have found a new aspiration apart from becoming a content creator, and that is to become a founder of or...
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