When the state fails to serve, mothers dominate the streets, transforming domestic duty into a powerful political shield.
Indonesia
Rice self-sufficiency is a milestone, but real food security lies in producing smarter and better, not just more.
Honest criticism is an expression of hope—a vital tool to ensure that when the next storm arrives, we are truly prepared to protect lives.
Sumatra’s ecological disasters are the lethal byproduct of extractive industries and the systemic denial of indigenous land rights.
A fatal school collapse triggers a national debate on safety, accountability and the future of traditional Islamic boarding schools.
International debate over UN Resolution 2758 challenges Indonesia’s steadfast One China policy, driven by pragmatic economic ties.
The real challenge is whether those in power have learnt to listen and build a system that responds with responsibility and steady care.
The controversy around Kuda Kepang reflects the Malay anxiety about urbanisation, economics and the erosion of traditional identity.
Prabowo’s first year consolidates a systemic pattern: economic growth and political stability over human rights, narrowing civic space.
Weak institutions and obscure regulations transform Indonesia’s piece of heaven into a potential calamity.