Foreign Policy - Indonesia at Melbourne

Is it time for Indonesia’s media to act on growing Chinese influence?

Foreign Policy, Media

Since 2019, China has greatly expanded its efforts to influence media in Indonesia.

Strange bedfellows: why do far-right leaders support Indonesia’s promotion of ‘moderate Islam’?

Foreign Policy, Politics, Religion, Top Stories

Indonesia’s promotion of “moderate Islam” has gained support from some unlikely allies.

Talking Indonesia: the Taiwan crisis

Foreign Policy, Talking Indonesia

How would Indonesia respond in the event of armed conflict between China and Taiwan? Dr Dave McRae chats with Ratih Kabinawa in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

How can Australia make sure its economic partnership with Indonesia works – for both countries?

Economy, Foreign Policy, Law, Top Stories

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia was a good sign for the implementation of Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia. But there is still a lot of work to do.

How will Indonesia deal with Russia and Ukraine at the G20?

Foreign Policy, Top Stories

How will Indonesia's pragmatic and somewhat ambivalent approach to the war in Ukraine be viewed when Indonesia is in the global spotlight at the G20 summit?

Jokowi's bicycle diplomacy

Foreign Policy, Politics

When President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a bike ride around the Presidential Palace, many Australians were surprised. But bicycles have long been part of Jokowi's image crafting strategy.

Can Albanese rebuild relations with Indonesia?

Foreign Policy, Security, Top Stories

If the new Australian government is to establish trustworthy relations with Indonesia, more understanding and engagement will be key.

Australia has changed government for the first time in nine years. Does Indonesia care?

Foreign Policy

How has the Labor Party's victory in the Australian election on 21 May been welcomed in Indonesia?

Talking Indonesia: Indonesia's G20 presidency