Interview with Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko on the critical human rights record in 10 years of the Jokowi administration.

The structure of Indonesian democracy is weakening because its foundations are being undermined. A Javanese word to describe the situation is nglimpe, which is to deceive secretly.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Jokowi was initially considered as a good person and a man of the people. But he broke the hopes of those who voted for him.

Frederick Bailey freed himself by learning to read and write. His speeches changed the racial perspective of Americans.

PEOPLE bring nets to catch fish during the Fish Catching Festival in Gemblegan village, Klaten, Central Java, Sunday, July 21. A total of 2 tons of fish were released for communal catching at the 2024 Fish Catching Festival, which also aims to encourage people to enjoy eating fish. ANTARA/Aloysius Jarot Nugroho

This year, Indonesia and India mark 75 years of diplomatic relations. However, the ties between the two nations have existed much longer, predating the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of India. These connections span social, cultural, religious, economic, and trade aspects. But do those close ties of the past have any bearing on the present relationship? Why is there no direct flight between the capitals of the two countries?

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Sandeep Chakravorty, shares his views on this matter at TEMPO TALKS.