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Indonesia's Central Bank Faces New Leadership Shake-Up

January 19, 2026

Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is in the spotlight again. The president, Prabowo Subianto, has picked his nephew, Thomas Djiwandono, for a top role. This move has raised eyebrows, especially since Djiwandono isn't your typical central banker. He's a former businessman and current dep

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The Power of Beliefs: How Strong Views Shape Indonesian Politics

March 19, 2025

In the world of politics, beliefs play a huge role. They can shape how people see the world and how they interact with others. Two big ideas have been studied a lot in the United States. The first is that people with conservative views often think their beliefs are better than others. The second

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Pope Francis Calls for Religious Unity Amid Global Tensions

September 6, 2024

In his first trip to Indonesia since becoming Pope, Francis called for greater religious unity and dialogue amidst a world filled with conflict. Speaking at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta alongside President Joko Widodo, the leader of the Catholic Church expressed concern over extremists who u