Articles by Elizabeth Pisani, Guest Contributor

Deputy Speaker of the House Fadli Zon poses with Donald Trump during a tour of the US. The meeting last month caused much controversy in Indonesia. Photo: @fadlizon on Twitter

Jakarta’s junkets cost the nation

Less touring, more studying would serve Indonesian politicians well, argues Elizabeth Pisani.

Indonesians are not idiots

Despite concerns over presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's democracy will be just fine, writes Elizabeth Pisani.