Indonesia seems to have a surplus of nurses. However, it is unlikely to follow the Philippines in becoming a major exporter in the near future.
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Pledging loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) is an important indicator the government uses to measure the success of terrorist deradicalization programmes inside prisons. However, assessments must continue after an inmate’s release.
The Indonesian government has officially labelled the Free Papua Movement a terrorist group. What are the consequences of this labelling and how can the government counter this terrorist threat in Papua?
A splinter cell of an Indonesian extremist group, Front Pembela Islam (Islamic Defenders Front/FPI), was foiled in their plans to attack the government and businesses. How can Indonesia prevent similar occurrences in the future?
Terrorists continue to attack Indonesia’s security apparatus including its military (TNI). TNI needs to heighten security measures to prevent future attacks on its personnel and installations.
With the increasing roles of mothers in terrorism and the internet as a source of indoctrination, Indonesian youths are caught in between two significant spheres of influence.
Despite the pandemic, terrorist motivations to conduct attacks remain unabated. This demonstrates the need for the Indonesian government, assisted by the society and businesses, to set up deradicalization centres throughout Indonesia.
Youths are particularly vulnerable for recruitment by extremist groups. Recent findings revealed that such vulnerabilities may be attributed to psychology rather than ideology. We explain how significance motivation may be the key to understand youth extremism.
Droughts have hit parts of Indonesia, with Java affected the worst. But a group of villagers in a notoriously barren village in Yogyakarta have proven that preserved forests can provide an unlimited source of water.
The concerning riverine litter pollution in Indonesia poses a threat to public health. Governments, communities and producers play pivotal roles in addressing the issue.