In the news Huge cuts to Australia’s development assistance to Indonesia: AIYA’s Arjuna Dibley in highlighted how Australian aid brings badly-needed transparency to Indonesia’s legal system. Benjamin Day says it’s a ‘missed an opportunity […]
In the news After last week’s execution of two Australian citizens in Indonesia, a new Lowy poll finds that Australians reject the death penalty while supporting stable ties with Indonesia. Fairfax’s John Garnaut warns […]
In the news As Jokowi calls for reform of international institutions at the Asia-Africa Conference, analysts wonder whether a shift in Indonesian foreign policy is underway. UQ’s Andrew Phillips on why […]
In the news At the Lowy Interpreter: Australians aren’t hearing enough about Indonesia in the media. The days of grabbing a beer at a convenience store in Indonesia are over thanks to new […]
In the news Indonesia signals its eagerness to play a major role in China’s new infrastructure bank as President Jokowi focuses on trade and investment during his visit to Japan and the PRC. […]
Above: the late Malcolm Fraser visits a feedlot with former president Soeharto during a visit to Indonesia in 1976. In the news Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, who died today, […]
In the news Anxiety about a weakening Rupiah dominated debate in Indonesia, with the central bank announcing steps to stabilise markets. In a confronting letter, the only Indonesian set to be executed for […]
Above: Australian parliamentarians at a dawn vigil appealing for clemency for two death row inmates in Indonesia (AAP photo) In the news Experts are warning of grave risks for Indonesia’s reputation and foreign relations […]
In the news Indonesia-Australia relations are still under pressure after a Jakarta court’s rejection of a challenge to the denial of clemency to two Australians on death row. A strong series of […]
AIYA would like to wish all those celebrating Chinese New Year a safe and happy Year of the Goat. 恭喜發財! In the news The annual displays of Chinese culture have marked the […]