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Indonesian President Joko Widodo waves at an ASEAN summit event at Clark, Pampanga, northern Philippines November 12, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Erik De Castro
Jan 23,2018, 1:33
Widodo’s smoke and mirrors hide hard truths
By John McBeth
Thousands rally in Jakarta to condemn US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, at Monas, the national monument, on December 17, 2017. Photo: Reuters / Darren Whiteside
Dec 18,2017, 12:17
Religio-political forces on rise in Indonesia, new paper argues
By John McBeth
Balinese Hindus pray to celebrate the religious festival Galungan at the Jagat Natha temple in Denpasar on Indonesia's Bali island on November 1, 2017. Balinese Hindu adherents celebrate Galungan Day or the Earth's celebration to thank God for the creation of the Earth and its content. Photo: AFP/Sonny Tumbelaka
Nov 22,2017, 4:59
A leap for faith in Indonesia
By John McBeth
Hardline Muslims react to the verdict in Basuki "Ahok" Purnama's blasphemy trial outside the court in Jakarta on May 9, 2017. Photo: Reuters
May 15,2017, 2:10
Is Indonesia teetering toward theocracy?
By John McBeth
An Indonesian woman casts her vote at a polling station on February 15, 2017. About 100 local elections took place across Indonesia on February 15 but the race in the capital is the most hotly contested, with the top job in Jakarta seen as a stepping stone to victory in the 2019 presidential polls. Photo: AFP / Chaideer Mahyuddin
Feb 15,2017, 7:17
Jakarta governor race headed for volatile second round
By John McBeth
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