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Something is missing from ASEAN: a critical note on Indonesia’s foreign policy
Indonesia is often referred to as the “de facto leader of ASEAN” because of its historical contribution to ASEAN’s establishment in 1967 and its role in advancing ASEAN regionalism in subsequent years, particularly after the Cold War. Nevertheless, is Indonesia still an ASEAN leader today, or has it instead failed to address the region’s current problems? As ASEAN Chair in 2023, what challenges is Indonesia currently facing and must resolve
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Disaster capitalism: political economy crisis during the pandemic
The book *Disaster Capitalism: Political Economy Crisis During the Pandemic* explains what can be learned from capitalism’s metamorphosis throughout the tragedy of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time, many denied that capitalism would grow stronger precisely amid a disaster. The Job Creation Law, Millennial Special Staff, Pre-Employment Card, social assistance corruption, and SOE bailouts are just a few symptoms of a new capitalism emerging in the name of a health disaster. This book is a critique of the haphazard handling of health policy...
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