'The Last Ideal Paradise': Radical Take on Idealization of Democracy

... dance performance, is a radical commentary on social constellation and political ...

Reflecting Marginality at Jogja Biennale

... Foot Print)," a somewhat literal commentary on plastic pollution. (JG Photo ...

Police Arrest Ten People for Spreading Hoaxes

... " of a video with the commentary, "A Brimob [Police Mobile Brigade ...

Commentary: Renewable Energy Sells, but Who's Buying?

The Indonesian government will be offering four new coal-fired power plant projects to investors at the Belt and Road Initiative forum in Beijing on April 25-27. Let's be clear about this, these are controversial projects that will prevent Indonesia from ...

Commentary: East Can Meet West on Palm Oil Controversy

"East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet." This often-quoted first line from 1907 Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling's poem, "The Ballad of East and West," could well apply to present-day supporters and opponents of palm oil production. ...

Commentary: Indonesia’s Catch-Up Growth and the Next Great Leveler

When the economies of developing nations grow faster than those of developed nations, it is very understandable in this era of globalization. Stunted children could have a period of rapid growth through better nutrition, up to a certain age, thus ...

Commentary: 5 Ways to Balance Profit With Purpose

Influencers of many kinds gathered in Davos again recently to discuss the problems our world faces. More than ever, they looked to business to come up with solutions. Several world leaders dropped out of 2019's World Economic Forum, but this was not the ...

Do You Know Your Kurawas From Your Pandawas: Wayang's Origins Stories

... quickly turn into biting social commentary, as they bring the knights ...

Cooperation Best for Both China and US, Xi Tells Trump

... last week. Xinhua, in a commentary, said it was only natural ...

Trump Threatens to Close Mexico Border, Blames Democrats Over Shutdown

... Research Group, said in a commentary note: "We see little chance ...