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Dwinda Adrianto

Dwinda Adrianto currently holds a Masters degree in Asian Studies with various experience working with various consultancies and International Organizations. His research interest is focused on Indonesia investment climate, Southeast Asian Affairs and public policy.

Articles by Dwinda Adrianto

Foreign Policy

Leveraging on Soft Power in Indonesia’s Vaccine Diplomacy

For the 2024 Elections, certain political parties are given concessions to bypass factual verification to contest. These concessions, via Decision 55/2020, will likely hamper efforts to simplify the political system in Indonesia.

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Politics

Polemic of the Proposed Revision of the Information and Electronic Transaction Law

The Indonesian government’s plan to revise the existing UU ITE raises concerns from opposition and watchdogs speculating that the government is finding new means to criminalize freedom of speech.

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Politics

The Politics of Religion in Indonesia: Exploiting the Islamic Identity in a Fragmented Society

The popularity of figures such as FPI leader Rizieq Shihab signals a worrying trend of growing hardline conservatism among Indonesian Muslims.

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Economy

The “Economic Recovery First” Argument Behind the Omnibus Law: Misguided Policy Priorities during COVID-19 Pandemic

Indonesia’s overemphasis on post COVID-19 economic recovery through the passing of the Omnibus Law has the potential to prolong economic downturn currently caused by the pandemic. Indonesia seems to be focusing on the wrong policies to meet with existing challenges.

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