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Prabowo’s two years in office: weighing the cost of Prabowonomics
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, published in Indonesia at Melbourne.
Read publicationA two-year roller coaster with the free meals program
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, published in The Jakarta Post.
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How Indonesia can make forest protection pay
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Jakarta Globe.
Read publicationIndonesia primed to lead a Global South forest protection bloc
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
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Survey: A Scorecard on Two Years of the Prabowo–Gibran Government
Two years is enough time for a government to demonstrate its performance. The honeymoon is over, and the promises Prabowo-Gibran once shouted from campaign stages must now face the prices of basic necessities, jobs, and the public’s pocketbooks. This study is, in essence, a reflection of the public’s demands: what has been delivered, what was merely a promise, who has benefited the most, and what the impact has been on society. This question should really be raised in parliament. Bu
Read publicationChina-backed nickel expansion threatens Indonesia’s Weda Bay
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The China Global South Project.
Read publicationIndonesia should not copy the green plans of rich countries
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in the Lowy Institute.
Read publicationIndonesia should count the real cost of its mineral incentives
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
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Kekuasaan fiskal presiden dalam proyek prioritas
An opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in Tempo.
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Communities squeezed by concessions: The legal politics of mining permits for religious organizations
Communities Squeezed by Concessions: The Legal Politics of Mining Permits for Religious Organizations examines the political and business interests behind the granting of mining concessions to business entities owned by religious organizations. Through legal analysis and cases involving affected residents, the book questions promises of prosperity for religious communities and highlights the risks of environmental damage, agrarian conflict, and weakened organizational independence. It invites readers to reconsider the responsibilities of the state and religious organizations in protecting residents and...
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Pasukan Cokaiba: kisah warga Sagea mengubah simbol maulid jadi aksi menolak tambang
An opinion article by Viky Arthiando Putra, published in The Conversation.
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Pushed too far: downstreaming in Sulawesi has exceeded environmental limits and the capacity of local communities
An opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, Fiorentina Refani, and Viky Arthiando Putra, published in The Conversation.
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