Joko Widodo’s victory in the presidential race in 2014 challenged the previously elitist political establishment. His victory represented change, however Widodo's vision of modern Indonesia has not been realised.
Also discussed in this episode: bilateral relations with China for both New Zealand and Australia and Australia's recent decision to scrap the Belt and Road Initiative - to Beijing's displeasure.
The news that Facebook would launch a corporate human rights policy and fund human rights defenders facing online threat is welcome. While it is a march in the right direction, the context of the decision should be examined.