Posts in Strategic Studies
How to Create a Powerful Hoax (and Why We Need to Know)

There is no one way solution to avoid fake news because the creators evolve and use many strategies to create a “better” fake news. Therefore, to avoid them can be quite a challenge. However, we are able to learn the way they manufacture fake news and learn their tactics, making us immune and unaffected. Eventually, we can be wiser in reading information on social media and, in the end, keep our sane minds.

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A Peaceful Partnership: An Interview with the Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Despite the many geological, cultural, and demographic differences between the Republic of Indonesia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the countries share many similar values that have strengthened bilateral relations for many decades. As stated by His Excellency Mr. Walid Al Hadid, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to Indonesia, those similarities are the driving forces of a better relationship.

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Trimming the Fat: Indonesia's Bloated Bureaucracy

ASEAN turns 50 this year, and in a recent summit hosted by President Duterte, civil servants and the capacity they have to ensure effective governments were brought into concern. Although at first glance this would be seen as mere fodder to show that the summit has concluded with standard sentiments that all nations can agree upon, this is not the first time for ASEAN when it comes to advocating reform in government bureaucracy. Indeed, Secretary-Generals of ASEAN have always advocated for good governance. The problem that arises is the extent to which Indonesia can realize their own vision of clean and a productive bureaucracy.

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