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Trump is deeply disliked in Indonesia because of his anti-Muslim rhetoric
Just 10 per cent of 500 Indonesians polled in the survey commissioned by the South China Morning Post said they wanted Trump to win the election – a stark contrast from the popularity incumbent...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo a target over governor's alleged blasphemy
The president was sufficiently spooked by the volatility in the nation’s sprawling capital to postpone his state visit to Australia, blaming unnamed “political actors” who he said hijacked the...
US election: Donald Trump presidency is cause for real security concern
In my view, Australia should be concerned, very concerned, about a Trump victory. And here’s why. If Trump wins the presidency there could be serious consequences for our crucial alliance...
Protests in Indonesia
Michael McLaren speaks to Associate Professor Greg Fealy from the Department of Political and Social Change at ANU about the weekend protests in Indonesia and whether hardline Islamists are...
Joko Widodo's Australia trip may be rescheduled for this month
The President’s trip had been billed as the high point of a turnaround in ties — 19 months after Australia recalled its ambassador over the executions of Bali Nine leaders Andrew Chan and Myuran...
Trump or Clinton: How will the US Election affect Australia?
Tim Shaw speaks to Bates Gill, Professor of Asia-Pacific Strategic Studies at the ANU, about this week’s US election and the implications for Australia and the Asia-Pacific. Listen to the full...
Jokowi's visit a high point in Australian relations
Expectations are high for the reciprocal visit 12 months after Mr Turnbull flew to Jakarta for a trip now widely recognised as having helped overcome a deeply troubled period in relations following...
Indonesia's Joko Widodo jets in as new bond forged
Last month The Economist Intelligence Unit observed Jokowi’s growing confidence in his role, and success in building parliamentary support, means he now has the numbers to pass desired reforms. On...
Election proves US is the home of the crazy and brave
Key among potential economic effects for Australia under either president Trump or Clinton is the stalled Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement, designed to turbocharge $22.1 billion in...
Islamists March in Jakarta, Demanding Christian Governor Be Jailed
The governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known as Ahok, is an ethnic Chinese Indonesian and the first Christian in nearly 50 years to govern Jakarta, capital of the world’s most populous Muslim-majority...
