The recent establishment of Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, has generated significant public interest but also a degree of concern. Such reactions are understandable in a country with Indonesia’s complex political and economic landscape, where large-scale institutional innovations often provoke skepticism and uncertainty. However, it is important to recognizeContinue Reading
In early 2025, Indonesia enacted amendments to its National Armed Forces Law that expanded the domestic and bureaucratic roles of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), raising alarm among civil society actors, scholars, and democracy advocates. At first glance, the move appears technical – a response to evolving security challenges suchContinue Reading
Every Thursday evening, a group of activists assembles in front of the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia’s congested capital city. They wear matching black t-shirts and carry signs demanding accountability for a legacy of military-led human rights abuses. Some appeal for information about the fate and whereabouts of 17 studentsContinue Reading
