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Explainer | Indonesia's New Capital, Nusantara

February 8, 2022 — Indonesia has announced the name of its new capital — Nusantara. Kevin Evans, Indonesia director of the Australia-Indonesia Centre, explains why Indonesia's government is relocating out of Jakarta, where Nusantara will be, when it will happen, and the meaning of the name. (13 min., 3 sec.)  

India's Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Policy
 /  New York

India's Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

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 /  New York

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 /  Southern California

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 /  Japan

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 /  New York

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Business
 /  New York

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 /  New York

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 /  New York

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Arts
 /  New York

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 /  New York

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 /  New York

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