Although ASEAN has been under fire for its powerlessness in the face of several human rights atrocities such as attacks on Rohingya ethnic minority in Myanmar, internal ASEAN officials, some of whom have lengthy human rights activism experience, remain optimistic that the association can be a force for good. What do they actually see in ASEAN’s non-interference and consensus principles? Why do they keep on appeasing the Myanmar Government while violence raged in Myanmar’s Rakhine State? Why do member states tend to be more closed off in ASEAN forums than in the UN forum? And more questions. Join us for a discussion with the Indonesian Representative of the ASEAN Inter-Governmental Commission of Human Rights (AICHR), Yuyun Wahyuningrum. 

|| 0.0 – 1.31:Current criticism towards ASEAN. Questions of the Episode | 1.35 – 3.37:
Limits and Challenges of AICHR in Responding to Human Rights Issues in ASEAN.
Countries without human rights commission body | 3.49 – 9.27: Response to critiques of “Non-Interference” and “Consensus” principles in ASEAN (Part 1). Background of the establishment of ASEAN that shapes current principles. How far should we make compromises? | 9.29 – 12.09: Response to critiques of “Non-Interference” and “Consensus” principles in ASEAN (Part 2). Lessons learned from the late Surim Pitsuwan: Practice first, Institutionalise later. How seemingly trivial effort is actually a huge progress in ASEAN. | 12.11 – 13.49: Response to critiques of “Non-Interference” and “Consensus” principles in ASEAN (Part 3). Development of the “Non-Interference” and “Consensus” principles in practice.| 13.50 – 16.52: The need for AICHR to evolve. How AICHR respond to sanitised human rights reports by ASEAN member states? Practice first, institutionalise later. | 17.19 – 21.24: Difference reporting attitude and openness in Geneva and in ASEAN. Plan to Implement Advisory Notes and other changes in AICHR. | 21.37 – 24.39: Why are some countries more open in UN forums compared to that in ASEAN? | 24.40 – 25.52: Funding of ASEAN. | 25.52 – 26.53: Closing.||

What is wrong with foreign media’s portrayal to a Muslim figure who calls out other Muslims? How could it be harmful? Join us with Sakdiyah Ma’ruf, a brilliant stand-up comedian who gained international recognition for her stand against Islamic fundamentalism and extremism. In this episode, she reflects on her fear of misrepresentation, the actual rise of conservatism in Indonesia, complicated upbringing that influence her stances and untangling her thoughts on the complexities of these issues. 

| Podcast hosts: Shawn Corrigan & Tanita | Read text version of this episode: www.indonesiaindepth.com | Say hi to us! | Email  :[email protected] | Twitter: @IndoIndepth LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-corrigan/ | We are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Music and on Amazon’s Alexa! | This podcast is brought to you by LEXICO Indonesia, a political risk advisory in Jakarta. https://www.lexicoindonesia.com | All scores and songs in this episode are legally licensed.

Despite its significance, not much has been discussed about the upcoming legislative and presidential election that will be held concurrently for the first time. The legislative election this year is going to be tougher as changes in various laws influence how political parties behave. What’s the relationship between the presidential candidates and their coalition party members? Will political parties benefit from a “coattail effect”? Will we see the end of some long-established parties this year? Find out by learning Dr. Djayadi Hanan’s insights on these issues.


Podcast hosts: Shawn Corrigan & Tanita
Read text version of this episode: http://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-corrigan/


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How do everyday Indonesian youths express their nationalism and how do they reconcile it with their interests? This episode is transporting you to the mind and works of Alffy Rev, the man behind the electronic remixes of Indonesian national songs and even the national anthem. Like many Indonesian youths, he is ambitious and creative, out of the box and radical, and definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. In a crossroad between his creative insights and deep sense of national pride, here is his story exclusively for Indonesia in-depth podcast.

Special thanks to Alffy Rev and his team for the exclusive visit to his studio! All the music in this episode are Alffy Rev's work and are used with his consent.

1. Tanah Air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU8m_fh5DRg
2. 2018 Asian Games - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_-F-8R5Hm4
3. Indonesia Raya – Link unavailable
4. Lagu Jawa X - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF4GB3itpAk

• Alffy's Links:
• Spotify: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ekbsdaaJ825Uaf6kljkdv
• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/id/artist/alffy-rev/1360866080?l=id
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpxfn2SxQ6NyH_lkvqitpQ
• Twitter: @alffyrev https://twitter.com/AlffyRev

• Podcast hosts: Shawn Corrigan & Tanita
• Read text version of this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-corrigan/
• Email us! [email protected] 
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