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Edisi Monday, March 2, 2026
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How Indonesia and the United States Reached an Unequal Trade Deal
Indonesia’s negotiating team, led by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, was overwhelmed during the trade negotiations. The United States dominated the talks.
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Payment Systems in the Trade Agreement
Indonesia’s trade agreement with the United States includes a clause on payment systems, one that favors foreign players.
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The End of the Quota Regime
The government commits to importing various agricultural products from the United States without a quota system.
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The Soaring Costs of Oil Purchases
Indonesia is set to import crude oil, refined fuel products, and liquefied petroleum gas from the United States worth US$15 billion. The logistics bill will be higher.
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The Uphill Road to Implementing Publisher Rights
The reciprocal trade agreement does not require digital platforms to implement publisher rights, threatening Indonesia’s media ecosystem.
Edisi Monday, February 23, 2026
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How Karen Brooks Influenced Prabowo’s Carbon Policy Shift
Karen Brooks is suspected of lobbying President Prabowo Subianto to pursue business ventures in Way Kambas National Park, prompting changes to various regulations.
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Karen Brooks, the Lobbyist Who Influenced President Prabowo
Karen Brooks understands the intricacies of Indonesia’s political economy. She is close to Megawati Soekarnoputri and Prabowo Subianto.
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When Local Communities Manage Way Kambas National Park's Forest
A farmers’ group in Way Kambas National Park fights forest fires and illegal poaching, often confronting people from their own community.
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Conservation Director: Why Focus Solely on Karen Brooks?
An explanation from Ahmad Munawir, Director for Species and Genetic Conservation, regarding Karen Brooks’ business in Way Kambas National Park.
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How Lucian Despoiu Influenced Prabowo’s Policies
Lucian Despoiu provides political advice to Prabowo Subianto and several ministers. His network is extensive.
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Expatriates to Boost Indonesian State-Owned Enterprises
The opportunity for expatriates to occupy director-level seats at state-owned enterprises is widening. The rationale ranges from expansion to eradicating corruption.
Edisi Monday, February 16, 2026
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Bribery Codes for Customs Officers
Customs officers allegedly received billions of rupiah in bribes to clear counterfeit goods owned by Blueray Cargo. The money allegedly flowed to higher-ranking officials.
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Buying Up Cargo All the Way to China
Blueray Cargo charges Rp250 million to clear one container of counterfeit goods. A specialist in imports from China.
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Directorate General of Customs: Green Channel Designation is Automatic
Customs claims that green and red channel designations are assigned automatically, not manually. Yet the system remains vulnerable to corruption.
Edisi Monday, February 9, 2026
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A Battle of Influence amid Market Distress
Two figures stand behind the resignations of top officials of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the Financial Services Authority. A battle for influence erupted at a moment of market crisis.
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Morgan Stanley Capital International, Drivers of Capital Flows
MSCI highlights several markets, underscoring the vast influence of the global index provider in directing capital flows.
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Schemes to Pump Up Stock Prices
MSCI demanded greater transparency on free float and stock price volatility on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The move exposed the illusion of trading.
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OJK: This is The Moment to Accelerate Reform
OJK said that MSCI’s concerns accelerated capital market reforms. The regulator pledged stricter disclosure rules, higher free float requirements, and stronger enforcement to restore investor confidence.
Edisi Monday, February 2, 2026
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Diplomatic Difficulties Under Foreign Minister Sugiono
President Prabowo Subianto is keeping control of foreign policy to himself. Foreign Minister Sugiono’s role is barely noticeable.
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson: Directives Need Not Be Delivered One by One
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson addresses questions about Sugiono’s communication and Indonesia’s participation in the Board of Peace.
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The Silent Foreign Affairs Minister
Foreign Minister Sugiono does not emerge as the central figure in Indonesia’s foreign policy. He offers little in the way of strategic direction.
Edisi Monday, January 26, 2026
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Prabowo’s Plan for Palm Oil Self-Sufficiency
The government is expanding the National Strategic Project for food self-sufficiency in South Papua to make way for oil palm plantations. The move is marked by land disputes tied to an earlier project.
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The Abandoned Rice-Field Project in South Papua
Thousands of hectares of forest from Wanam to Nakias in South Papua have been cleared for a National Strategic Project aimed at food self-sufficiency. The pilot rice fields failed to take off.
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The Chaotic Budgeting of the Merauke Food Estate
The Merauke food estate project began before Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as president. The state budget was eventually used to pay the project.
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Military in Self-Sufficiency Projects
The government built hundreds of special agricultural battalions. In Merauke, soldiers operated heavy equipment to carve out rice fields.
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Government’s Explanation on the Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency Projects in South Papua
The Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency Program has been expanded. What is the government’s explanation?
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Expansion of Oil Palm Plantations Invades the Boven Digul’s Forests
A national strategic oil palm project to support B50 biodiesel will be developed in Boven Digoel. Indigenous communities had no idea their forests were being targeted.
Edisi Monday, January 19, 2026
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Bahlil’s Fingerprints on the Fakfak Fertilizer Project
The relocation of a fertilizer industrial zone in Papua has run into serious trouble. An audit by the Supreme Audit Agency shows potential state losses of at least Rp2.96 trillion. The project has been declared unfeasible to continue.
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Controversy Around the Fakfak Fertilizer Project
The plan to develop a fertilizer industrial estate in Fakfak has been problematic from the outset. It is laden with conflicts of interest.
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Plans to Build Seven Fertilizer Production Facilities to Boost Capacity
The government plans to build seven fertilizer production units, aiming to keep urea output at 9.4 million tons and NPK production at around 1 million tons a year.
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Investment and Downstreaming Ministry: Investment Must Be Competitive, Not Forced
An interview with Deputy Investment and Downstream Minister Todotua Pasaribu.
Edisi Monday, January 12, 2026
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Prabowo Coalition’s Push for Indirect Regional Elections
Prabowo Subianto’s supporting parties are pushing for elections to be done through the Regional Legislative Councils. But they are not yet in full agreement, fearing that their constituents will abandon them.
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How the Public Seeks to Prevent Regional Elections
Civil society groups and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle oppose indirect regional elections. They call for a ruling from the Constitutional Court.
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The Pros and Cons of Direct Regional Elections
Politicians spend billions of rupiah to become regional heads. Political costs are no justification for changing the electoral model.
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