Best Indonesian Politics Podcasts (2024)

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Myanmar's Myriad Crises (with Ragyeshri Sudaroli); Indonesia's Remorseful Hackers 51:10

3h ago51:10

51:10

Tell us what you think about the pod! For a comprehensive overview of the dynamics unfolding in Myanmar, Erin and Kevin consult Apac Assistance analyst Ragyeshri Sudaroli, who underscores the imperative for expanding humanitarian assistance as violence displaces three million Myanmarese and counting. On Indonesia, the pod examines the odd willingne…

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Myopia on Myanmar: How ASEAN Could Do More (with Kasit Piromya) 1:07:27

6d ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Tell us what you think about the pod! Thai politics and contingencies across its Myanmar border are among the topics discussed in our latest podcast with Kasit Piromya, a longstanding activist with ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) and a former foreign minister of Thailand. Khun Kasit has also served as Thailand's ambassador to over ha…

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Bivitri Susanti - Dirty Vote 33:42

14d ago33:42

33:42

Bivitri Susanti - Dirty VoteThe frenzied final weeks of campaigning leading up to the presidential election on 14 February 2024 were packed with promises, symbols, celebrity and cash. When the dance literally stopped a few days before the polls opened, in the traditional cooling off period, a documentary film, Dirty Vote, dropped on YouTube. The wo…

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Particulate Matter Matters: 'Sick Building' Syndrome in Jakarta (with Piotr Jakubowski) 1:11:48

20d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Tell us what you think about the pod! The health consequences of suspended particles in Jakarta's air -- and safeguards applicable indoors -- come under scrutiny in this episode's interview with Piotr Jakubowski of Nafas, a provider of indoor air-quality monitoring and purifying. Piotr explains the terms, trends and dynamics of air pollution -- whi…

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John Cheong-Holdaway, Eka Poedijono and Jocelyn Tribe - Gamelan Music 36:22

22d ago36:22

36:22

In November 2023, a unique event occured. Eight gamelan groups - Gamelan DanAnda, Kacapi Suling Melbourne, Mahindra Bali Gamelan, Melbourne Community Gamelan, Mugi Rahayu, Putra Panji Asmara, Talo Balak, Selonding Sapta Nugraha - came together to perform at a small church in Northcote, a suburb in North Melbourne.The gathering was dedicated to the …

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Political Thai-nosaurs: Aversion to Move Forward in Thailand's Establishment (with Titipol Phakdeewanich) 46:14

27d ago46:14

46:14

Tell us what you think about the pod! The Reformasi Dispatch podcast delves into turbulence in Thai politics with the director of the Regional Centre for Human Rights Studies at Isan's Ubon Ratchathani University. Amid charges against Thaksin, a move to dissolve Move Forward and hunger strikes by political prisoners, Titipon estimates what might li…

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Anto Mohsin - Electrifying Indonesia 41:11

1M ago41:11

41:11

The talk on the street is all about electric cars and scooters as Indonesia strives to become a regional centre for manufacturing electric vehicles. At the heart of that goal is constructing a national supply chain of locally built battery hubs to drive the transition to electric.But as my current guest reminds us, harnessing electricity has always…

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Argentine political parties 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

A look at Argentine Political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/H5hG9zcZbFPBAz8t7 Intro 0:00 Justicialist party (PJ) and Peronism 0:52 Political structure 5:12 Union for t…

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Apocalypse ca-Now-al: Cambodia's Mekong Canal Plan 31:22

1M ago31:22

31:22

Tell us what you think about the pod! Imminent excavation to divert part of the Mekong through Cambodia has alarmed Vietnam. Is this a Chinese‑supported stratagem to use water a geo-political leverage? Also, Erin and Kevin discuss high-stakes political wrangling over shipping containers detained at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok port, and the rolling out …

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Old Law, New Law (Outlaw In-Law) 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

Tell us what you think about the pod! Indonesia's parliament has returned to session and a flurry of bills reveals plenty about the designs of the allied outgoing and incoming presidents. Among them, a 4th bill on a key judicial entity. Also: Erin and Kevin discuss Singapore's change of government and the tragic passing of a Thai hunger striker. Re…

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Anticipating Indonesia's AI Revolution (with Angus Mackintosh) 53:32

2M ago53:32

53:32

Tell us what you think about the pod! Reformasi Dispatch conferred with Angus Mackintosh, an independent research analyst from SmartKarma and CrossAsean, on how innovation is unfolding in Indonesia. Despite low research levels and an uncertain investment climate, artificial intelligence (AI) can close skill gaps and thereby help unlock Indonesia's …

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Episode 46: The History of Costa Rica 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

History of Costa Rica Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/sources-for-costa-rica-episode Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEkYqHmQCvvyAkGcUSg/viewform?us…

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Benefit(s) of the Doubt(s): Anticipating a New Administration (with Prof Dewi Fortuna Anwar) 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Tell us what you think about the pod! Prospects for foreign policy, domestic politics and democratization feature in our talk with the distinguished analyst and former advisor to President Habibie and Vice President Boediono, Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar of the National Research and Innovation Agency (Brin). She extends the 'benefit of the doubt' -…

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Democratic Hopes, Institutional Woes - Indonesia's High Stakes Election (with Dr Dan Slater) 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Tell us what you think about the pod! To assess the post-election process and anticipate what lies ahead, The head of Michigan University's Center for Emerging Democracies joins Reformasi Dispatch to discuss his new article in the Journal of Democracy. Are expectations of "continuity" valid? Is the electorate prepared for how President‑Elect Prabow…

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Kathryn Robinson - Marriage Migration and Intercultural Families 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

There are many things that drive migration to other countries, and one of them is romantic relationships and marriages. But Asian women who are developing relationships with men from Western countries, like Australia, be it through snail mails, online sites or other means, often have to face the stereotype of the ‘subservient woman’. This stereotyp…

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Marina Welker - Kretek Capitalism 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in the world - approximately two thirds of Indonesian men are classified as smokers. This is in spite of anti-smoking discourses and tobacco control policies becoming more and more prominent across the globe, at least in many middle and high-income countries.In this episode of Talking Indonesia Elisabe…

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Step (Son) Change: Widodo Clan Preps for the Prabowo Era 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

Tell us what you think about the pod! Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution is seeking to run for governor of Indonesia's fourth-largest province and his father-in-law Joko Widodo appears keen to help -- Reformasi Dispatch examines why. Also: With Lawrence Wong designated as Singapore's next prime minister, the city-state is embarking on a new era - but it mi…

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Indonesian Political Parties 31:09

3M ago31:09

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A look at Indonesian political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/H5hG9zcZbFPBAz8t7 Intro 0:00 Background and political structure 0:50 Indonesian Democratic Party of Strugg…

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Bamboo-zled? Prabowo & Xi in Beijing 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Tell us what you think about the pod! Amid electoral disputes unfolding in the Constitutional Court, President-Elect Prabowo Subianto abruptly appeared in Beijing, hosted by Xi Jinping. Kevin and Erin Cook break down the significance and note that Prabowo sought to convey balance by also visiting Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur. Also: how the new Jakarta La…

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Jamie Davidson - Food Security 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

Indonesians have a saying that you’re not properly satisfied until you’ve eaten rice (belum kenyang kalau belum makan nasi). But in recent weeks the price of rice has hit record highs, meaning that this daily serving of rice is becoming out of reach for some. In 2023 an EL Niño weather pattern across Indonesia made it the hottest year on record, le…

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S5 Ep.1: Corporations, Policies and Climate Sustainability (Part 1) - Ft. Rebecca Arandall 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

For the debut of season 5 for the ATLAS podcast and as the 1st part of a two part series, Thomas interviews Rebecca Arandall, a former climate change and sustainability provider at KPMG. During this interview, Thomas and Rebecca discuss the "Behind the scenes" of corporations on environmental sustainability and their impacts on climate change. Late…

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Al Khanif - Jural Traditions and Minority Rights 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

How do religious minorities fare under the constitution and blasphemy laws in Indonesia? The Indonesia Constitution seems to guarantee religious freedom so long as you believe in an almighty god. However, there are many real-life cases where it seems this is not enough. Add to this blasphemy laws, which have existed since the 1960s, and we can see …

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Episode 45: the History of the Cook Islands 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

A history of the Cook Islands Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/sources-for-cook-islands-episode Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/TScTgpD7ouL988oY9 Intro 0:00 Country profile 1:16 Pre-colonial history 4:0…

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Goal Kicked by Golkar - A Peek at the Prabowo-Era Party Arena 31:18

4M ago31:18

31:18

Tell us what you think about the pod! Indonesia's national election vote‑count concluded relatively smoothly, with the Widodo family's PSI falling well short of inclusion in parliament while the Soeharto-era ruling party Golkar expanded its vote share at PDI‑Perjuangan's expense. Jeff and Kevin break down the implications and outlook. Also: an all-…

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Bronwyn Beech Jones - Women Writers in the Colonial Era 34:50

4M ago34:50

34:50

In the early 20th century in Sumatra, a movement of young women writers were finding new ways to express their identities, build communities and achieve their dreams. Soenting Melajoe was the first newspaper for women published in West Sumatra during the colonial era in the Dutch East Indies. The newspaper was a part of a larger constellation of pe…

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Indonesia's Vote Count: Applying Pressure Can Inflate PSI (in 'pounds per square inch'?) 48:49

4M ago48:49

48:49

Tell us what you think about the pod! Reformasi Dispatch takes a closer look at the vote-count process unfolding, with help from a foremost civil-society figure, Khoirunnisa ('Ninis') Nur Agustyati of Perludem. We discuss the technical drawbacks affecting the online 'SiRekap' display of the Election Commission (KPU) and whether commissioners acted …

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Kazakh Political Parties 18:08

4M ago18:08

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A look At Kazakh political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request Forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEkYqHmQCvvyAkGcUSg/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro 0:00 Backg…

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Knee-capped by SiRekap: Concerns Mounting about Party Counting (with Erin Cook) 41:44

4M ago41:44

41:44

Tell us what you think about the pod! Indonesia's election authorities took down the 'SiRekap' online display of the vote count -- just after an improbable leap in the count for PSI, the party of the president's younger son. Erin Cook of Dari Mulut ke Mulut steps in as co-host with Kevin to discuss the legislative‑election tallying, whether Jakarta…

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Sartorial Litigants? Widodo Beyond 2024 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

Tell us what you think about the pod! A recent presidential fashion statement -- a bright yellow necktie -- triggered anticipation that he may harbor designs on a takeover of Golkar, the Soeharto-era ruling party that will likely remain second-largest in the next parliament. Insider sources cited by Tempo magazine corroborated this indication of th…

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Episode 44: the History of the Republic of the Congo 23:47

4M ago23:47

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A history of the republic of the Congo Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/sources-for-republic-of-the-congo-episode Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist feedback and request forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEk…

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Wicaksono Gitawan - Energy Transition 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Energy transitionIn the recent national elections, the candidates paid surprisingly little attention to one of the greatest challenges Indonesia and the world at large is currently facing – that of climate change. At the same time, for more and more Indonesians, climate change induced natural disasters like droughts, storms and floods are increasin…

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Revolutionary papers: an exploration of anti-colonial and anti-imperial journals 7:41

4M ago7:41

7:41

Contributor(s): | Revolutionary Papers is an international, transdisciplinary research and teaching initiative on anticolonial, anti-imperial and related left periodicals of the Global South. It includes over forty university-based researchers, as well as editors, archivists, and movement organizers from around the world. The initiative looks at th…

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Helter-Smelter: The Crippling Cost of Regulatory Lassitude (with Katherine Hasan) 53:31

4M ago53:31

53:31

Tell us what you think about the pod! Nickel smelter air pollution, and the cost on the economy and public health, is the focus of substantive research in a new 100-page report from Crea and Celios. Crea analyst Katherine Hassan discusses the findings, methodology, and implications -- including the possibility of much of Eastern Indonesia eventuall…

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What is data colonialism? 2:45

5M ago2:45

2:45

Contributor(s): | Colonialism has not disappeared – it has taken on a new form. In the new world order, data is the new oil. Big Tech companies are grabbing our most basic natural resources – our data – exploiting our labour and connections, and repackaging our information to control our views, track our movements, record our conversations and disc…

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The 2024 Indonesian election: from Widodo to Subianto? 2:00

5M ago2:00

2:00

Contributor(s): | With a population of 275 million, Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy and what happens in its 2024 election is really important. Prof John Sidel, Director of Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at LSE, explains Indonesia's trajectory as a stable and consolidated democracy over the last 25 years and what the future lik…

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It's Widodo Wot Won It (with Seth Soderborg and Wahyu Dyatmika) 51:30

5M ago51:30

51:30

Tell us what you think about the pod! Pollster Seth Soderborg joins for our post election wrap up as Indonesians overwhelmingly cast ballots in the first round for Prabowo Subianto who syphoned support from Joko Widodo's fellow party member, Ganjar Pranowo. Now Ganjar's party, the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) must decide whether t…

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Talking Indonesia Election Special 48:02

5M ago48:02

48:02

Prabowo has exceeded expectations to claim victory in 2024 Indonesian presidential election.What do our Talking Indonesia's co-hosts think about the result? Who are the winners and losers? What were the most interesting aspects of the campaign behind Prabowo’s success? And how did a pack of cigarettes save our co-host, Tito Ambyo, from possible jai…

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Indonesia: At a Crossroads No Longer 25:48

5M ago25:48

25:48

Tell us what you think about the pod! The Prabowo-Gibran ticket has succeeded in portraying the 14 February national election as, in effect, a referendum on Widodo-ism -- with themselves on the overwhelmingly popular side promising "continuity". But will it instead, unbeknownst to many, actually prove to be a referendum on democracy? Jeff and Kevin…

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A New Special Episode with Andreas Harsono on Buy Me A Coffee 0:39

5M ago0:39

0:39

Tell us what you think about the pod! If you enjoy Reformasi Dispatch, you might enjoy our special episode. In this special episode, we talk to Andreas Harsono, a veteran reporter and rights advocate writing for the NGO Human Rights Watch. Get the episode on Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/reformasi/e/219468…

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Squarely in the Turnout Zone: 1st Round Majority May Hinge on Whose Supporters Show (with Dr Seth Soderberg) 1:10:18

5M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

Tell us what you think about the pod! In the final days of campaigning, Prabowo has benefited from joint appearances with the popular president, but prospects for a one-round win are nonetheless questionable. The professional public-opinion research analyst Seth Soderberg joins the pod to delve into the dynamics and assess probabilities. Also: Jeff…

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Slovenian Political Parties 22:15

5M ago22:15

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TWO CORRECTIONs: at 4 min 30 sec I say the remaining 4, it should have been remaining 6 and 15 min 23 sec I say the NSI was formed as a break off of the Slovenian national party. I actually was supposed to say the Slovenian People’s Party but miswrote the wrong party in the script. Would have rerecorded the line but I’m at my old place and my mic i…

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Faris Al Fadhat - Big Business 38:33

5M ago38:33

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Faris Al Fadhat - Big BusinessConglomerates are the main players in the Indonesian economy, controlling core industries like agribusiness, banking and property and telecommunications. They are often built over multiple generations of a single, often ethnic Chinese, family.Indonesia’s biggest conglomerates - Sinar Mas Group, Royal Golden Eagle, Lipp…

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Down the Straightaway: Weighing Whether to Weigh In 28:20

5M ago28:20

28:20

Tell us what you think about the pod! As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, President Widodo may weigh whether to overtly endorse Prabowo, which would indelibly tie him to Prabowo's fortunes. Joint public appearances have been sustaining Prabowo's momentum, but prospects for a first-round majority are not yet fully assured. Also: Je…

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2024 U.S. election: what you need to know 3:05

5M ago3:05

3:05

Contributor(s): | There is a lot at stake for the United States and the world in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In the first episode of our Global Politics series, Prof Peter Trubowitz, Director of the Phelan U.S. Centre at LSE, explains what makes this election different and what we should watch out for.…

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Indonesia's Valentines Election: Cupid(ity) at Play? (with Hadar Gumay) 1:12:53

5M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Tell us what you think about the pod! NetGrit founder Hadar Gumay explains the mechanics of the 14 February election process - from the voter list to the official count, and all the balloting procedures and monitoring systems in between. Given his experience, this is tantamount to having the workings of a car engine explained by Henry Ford. He cite…

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Chilean Political Parties 33:30

5M ago33:30

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A look at Chilean political parties Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback forum: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5m6cVniic8zkY13UZmUAxwLTNuVdBEkYqHmQCvvyAkGcUSg/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro 0:00 Background and p…

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A Special Reformasi Dispatch Episode On Buymeacoffee.com 0:59

6M ago0:59

0:59

Tell us what you think about the pod! As we gear up for an election year we are turning to our donors but this time we are giving back! As a token of our gratitude for your US$20 donation we are making available exclusive content, starting with a special podcast episode recapping the fourth presidential debate. Kevin and Jeff offer up analysis of w…

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Whither the Jokowi-Bowo Nexus? Assessing the Durability of Indonesia's Unlikely but Formidable Political Alliance (with Professor Ian Wilson) 53:51

6M ago53:51

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Tell us what you think about the pod! Should Gerindra Chair Prabowo Subianto be thankful that President Widodo has provided vital backing? Or should the president be grateful that Prabowo has provided a lifeline? How these two regard one another may shape Indonesia's political outlook for some time. For 'Perth-spective,' we turn to Murdoch Universi…

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Golden Passports: how elites buy freedom 5:52

6M ago5:52

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Contributor(s): | Have you ever heard of the term 'golden passport'?Wealthy individuals choose to invest in ’Citizenship by Investment’ programmes based on the benefits and global opportunities a new citizenship provides. Over the last two decades, these programmes have surged in popularity, with more than 20 countries adopting 'golden passport' la…

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Marcus Mietzner - The Presidential Election 45:46

6M ago45:46

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With the election just weeks away the campaign for the presidency is in full flight. The three candidates – Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan – are proven campaigners and already familiar faces, but as has been the case in Indonesian politics for a while now, it is the coalitions they form around their tickets that will prove deci…

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