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Trump Tariff Nego: China, Nickel, Military Equipment, Distressed Airlines, Market Access All Being Mulled, Bloomberg
“..balanced, forward-looking economic relationship that yields tangible benefits for businesses and workers..”
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Journal Article: Narratives To Power, by South East Asia Research SOAS UoL
“At all levels of politics in Indonesia today, political families have a central place.”
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Reblog: Koleksi Tempo Doeloe, Neneng Usman
Collection From The Old Days
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Genosida Gaza: Hanya 59 Anggota Parlemen UK Mengecam Pembersihan Etnis di Gaza, Al Jazeera
Anggota parlemen UK desak Menlu UK Lammy untuk akui negara Palestina Oleh Staf Al Jazeera, Diterbitkan pada tanggal 12 Juli 2025 Hampir 60 anggota parlemen UK telah mengirim surat kepada Menlu UK David Lammy minggu ini, mengecam rencana negara Israel untuk melakukan “pembersihan etnis” di Gaza dan menuntut UK segera mengakui Palestina sebagai sebuah negara. Ke59 anggota…
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Op-Ed: Prabowo Government’s Directionless Diplomacy, Tempo
“Indonesia’s foreign policy under the new government appears to be adrift, made worse by an inexperienced foreign minister.”
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Batam Struggles to Up the Ante as Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Rises, From Fulcrum
…confusing overlap of jurisdictions and incentives…
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Short Story: The Death of Banowati By Susanto Aboge
The Death of Banowati A Short Story By Susanto Aboge “Father, I am willing to be married to Brother King Duryodhana. But, I have one condition. When it comes time for the ritual bridal shower I wish for Brother Arjuna to perform the washing,” said Banowati to King Shalya. “Isn’t there some other condition? That…
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Poem: Ayah Oleh Sylvia Plath
“You do not do, you do not do Any more, black shoe..”
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Economic Outlook: Finance Minister “Central to Cementing Indonesia’s Credibility,” Bloomberg
“…on track to keep a modest budget deficit…”
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SWF: Indonesia’s Danantara to Lend $405 Million to “Distressed” Garuda, Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, “Shares of Garuda closed 9.4% higher, lifting year-to-date gains to 27%.”
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Op-Ed: False Green Narratives: The Real Impact of the Nickel Mining Behind Electric Vehicles, Kompas
“Emissions reduced in wealthy cities are simply displaced—replaced by pollution and habitat degradation at the mine sites…Swapping gasoline for batteries isn’t enough.”
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Corruption Trial Update: Zarof Ricar Defense Statement, Claims of Remorse and Complaints About Mistreatment in Prison, Kompas.com
Remorse and Complaints
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Energy Transition: Indonesia revokes nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat after protest, Reuters
“The controversy flared up last week when Greenpeace activists staged a small demonstration at a mineral conference in Jakarta”
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Op-Ed: Indonesia’s Gaza Plan Divides Muslims, Fulcrum, Singapore
“It is not clear if Indonesia’s president has thought through all the implications of his offer of humanitarian shelter for injured Palestinians. Any mishandling of the issue could potentially hurt his position, domestically and geopolitically.” Fulcrum.sg