Tolerance/Intolerance
Tolerance/Intolerance Commentary by Wayne Forrest The uptick of attacks against Asian Americans is a sickening reminder of the intolerance that raises its head all too often in the US. Indonesian Americans have been attacked,
Closing the Gaps
Closing the Gaps Commentary by Wayne Forrest "The thinking within the government is to use this Covid crisis as an opportunity to do much deeper and more accelerated reforming in Indonesia". (Sri Mulyani, Minister
Bridges Not Barriers
Bridges Not Barriers February 2021 by Wayne Forrest I often hear the idea that during the past 4 years the US government, apart from its Navy, has not been as engaged with Indonesia or
Outlook 2021
Outlook 2021 January 2021 By Wayne Forrest A large, red-tailed hawk landed on a tree outside my study just as I sat down to write this month's commentary. Some say that if you have a
E Plurbum Tunggal Ika
E Plurbum Tunggal Ika December 2020 by Wayne Forrest The past month's events reminded me of how often the US and Indonesia can be more alike than they are different. Yes, both countries share
Swing State
Swing State November 2020 Commentary by Wayne Forrest The US election has been focused on swing states, key places where our two political parties contest for electoral votes every four years. Even more than