Rakyan Adi Brata, a Jakarta-based terrorism expert and advisor to the Indonesian parliament provides insight and analysis on ISIS, terrorism organizations and the government’s deradicalization program. He talks about JAD terror group, Indonesian ISIS fighters and recent terror attacks in the country.
Read MoreWe speak with Michael Sianipar, at age 27, he was one of former Jakarta Governor Ahok's trusted assistant until his final days in office. He is now head of the Indonesia Solidarity Party (PSI) Jakarta office. We discuss Ahok's demise, his style of leadership and the future of Indonesia. We also learn more about one of Indonesia's newest political parties and how this younger generation plan on changing Indonesia politics.
Read MoreWe sit down with Deputy Speaker of the House and Senior Gerindra Party member Mr. Fadli Zon to discuss the Anti terrorism Bill, the Criminal Code Bill, the dire Rohingya situation in Myanmar and of course the Prabowo Subianto’s run for the presidency.
Read MoreThis episode is your new manual for Indonesian politics! We lay out all the pieces of the Indonesian political Rubik’s cube and put them all together with Dr. Djayadi Hanan. We cover all the important elements of the 2018 regional elections, the political party dynamics, the political battle for House seats in 2019, which parties are set to become extinct as well as the Widodo - Prabowo contest for the presidency. It’s a full episode and the go to guide for understanding Indonesian politics.
Read MoreWe provide insights into the most recent House session along with key bills being deliberated such as the Alcohol Bill, Anti Terrorism Bill and the Water Bill.
Read MoreWe speak to one of Indonesia's rising stars and two-term governor to discuss his future plans, his key policies and the future of the West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB). The governor has successfully cut the bureaucracy, increased agricultural production and promoted moderate Islam and he is only 45 years old. Dr. Zainul is aiming for higher office and is someone to watch in 2019.
Read MoreGolkar Faction Lawmaker & Commission I Member, Bobby Rizaldi, provides his insights on the latest internal changes to the Golkar Party's Senior Board and answers questions on Indonesia's defense sector.
We look at why Soesatyo was appointed as speaker, the dynamics inside the Golkar Party as well as the appointment's impact to parliament and President Widodo.
Read MoreSenior Golkar member and UN Special Representative Marzuki Darusman provides his assessment of Jokowi's first three years in office and the 2018 political outlook for Indonesia.
Read MoreLEXICO Indonesia’s politcal risk expert, Arief Budiman, explains the internal dynamics in the Golkar Party as well as the new relationship between the party Chairman Airlangga Hartarto and President Widodo.
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