Indonesia

A crackdown on government critics accompanied coronavirus lockdowns. It hasn’t let up.

The country’s future hinges on how Jokowi navigates his final years as president.

Jakarta is Asia’s greatest geopolitical prize. But its foreign-policy reflexes are long outdated.

As the massive wave driven by the delta variant spreads to outlying regions, official data may not reflect the scale of the tragedy.

Once inching toward war, the Asian giants are getting closer—while Washington seems unserious and disengaged.

The top U.S. diplomat’s first meeting with Southeast Asian ministers was thwarted for a very relatable reason.

A refusal to confront colonial atrocities persists in the Netherlands.

American protests are inspiring Indonesians to tackle racism against Papuans.

In Indonesia and the Philippines, military leaders are managing the coronavirus response—with lasting political repercussions.

In Southeast Asia, the coronavirus pandemic has provided a handy excuse for a clampdown on free speech.

Beijing is rapidly becoming the dominant player in an industry vital to defense and technology companies. If the United States and Europe aren’t careful, they will become dependent.

Hungary was the first democratic victim of the coronavirus. It may not be the last.

A comprehensive new bill claims to be about business challenges but dangerously strengthens executive power.

Economies such as Brazil, Indonesia, India, Russia, and Turkey face a daunting new reality.

The popular tourist destination has had no coronavirus cases. Is that good luck—or bad testing?

Wild claims of Chinese plots are spreading fast on social media.

The new Indonesian defense minister is a threat to the president—and democracy.

Coalitions are forming in the face of threats to democracy and pluralism.

In the largest student uprising in decades, former supporters of the president are now questioning his commitment to reform.