Yeta Purnama

Books

1. Purnama, Y, and Rakhmat, M., China-Indonesia Relations: 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Outlook, Jakarta: CELIOS Publishing House, 2025.
2. Purnama, Y, and Rakhmat, M., China-Indonesia Relations: 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Outlook, Jakarta: CELIOS Publishing House, 2024.
3. Purnama, Y., et. al.,The Political Economy of Indonesia-GCC Relations, Yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar, 2021 (in Bahasa Indonesia).
4. Purnama, Y., et. al.,Two Decades of Relations between Indonesia & China Challenges and the Future, Yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar, 2021 (in Bahasa Indonesia).
5. Purnama, Y., et. al.,The Political Economy of China-Indonesia Relations in 2020, Jakarta: INDEF, 2020 (in Bahasa Indonesia).

Chapters in edited books

1. Purnama, Y., et al., "China and India in Indonesia: Trilateral or 2 versus 1?" in Ranjan, A, Chattoraj, D and Ullah, AKM., eds., India and China in Southeast Asia, New Delhi: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024.
2. Purnama, Y., et al., “Notes on Global Politics.” in Institute for Global Strategic Studies International Relations Department Universitas Islam Indonesia. Busan: Sejong Press, 2023.

Peer-reviewed article in journals

1. Purnama, Y, et al., “United Arab Emirates Soft Power Strategy towards Indonesia in 2015-2022." SUVANNABHUMI: Multi-disciplinary Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 2023.
2. Purnama, Y et al., “The Role and Obstacles of BAKAMLA Protecting the North Natuna Sea in the Joko Widodo Era." Journal Defendonesia, 6(2), (2022). (in Bahasa Indonesia).
3. Purnama, Y et al., “Xi Jinping's Application Of Communist Ideology As A Form Of Indoctrination To Chinese Society Through The Althusserian Model." Khazanah Jurnal Mahasiswa, 13(1), (2021). (in Bahasa Indonesia).

Reports/Policy briefs

1. Purnama, Y, et al., "Looking Towards MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Alternative Investment Partners for Indonesia’s Energy Transition." Center of Economic and Law Studies, February 2025.
2. Purnama, Y, et al., "China-Indonesia Survey 2024: Insights into Indonesian Public Perceptions of China." Center of Economic and Law Studies, November 2024.
3. Purnama, Y, et al., "Redefining China's "Debt-Trap": An Indonesian Perspective." Center of Economic and Law Studies, November 2024.
4. Purnama, Y, et al., "China-Indonesia Provincial Index 2024." Center of Economic and Law Studies, August 2024
5. Purnama, Y, et al., "Gulf and Asia in 2023-2024 - Beacon of Hope in a Continuing Global (Dis)order." AGDA Insight, February 2024.
6. Purnama, Y, and Rakhmat, M., “Mapping The Interactions Of Three 2024 Indonesian Presidential Candidates With China.” CELIOS Policy Brief, August 2023.
7. Purnama, Y, and Rakhmat, M., "China's Belt and Road Initiative in Indonesia: How to Avoid Low Investment Quality and Debt Traps?" Center of Economic and Law Studies Policy Paper, June 2023.
8. Purnama, Y, et al., “Recontextualization of Abangan in the Millennial Era.” Embun Kalimasada Monograph Series, December 2021. (in Bahasa Indonesia).

Op-eds

1. "Influencer Diplomacy." China Media Project. 13 March 2025. (Co-authored)
2. "Cheers to 75 Years: Celebrating the Indonesia-Iran Partnership." The Geopolitics. 10 March 2025. (Co-authored)
3. "How China Can Capitalize on Indonesia’s New $900 Billion Investment Fund." China Global South Project. 6 March 2025. (Co-authored)
4. "Middle East, Minor Shift: What Sugiono’s Qatar Visit Reveals About Indonesia’s Diplomatic Focus." The Geopolitics. 7 March 2025. (Co-authored)
5. "Indonesia’s Manufacturing Gamble: Turning Trade Wars into Economic Opportunity." China Global South Project. 24 February 2025.
6. "Rising Tide of Criminal Activity Darkens China-Indonesia Relations." Australian Outlook. 19 February 2025. (Co-authored)
7. "Qatar's Housing Investment Offers Indonesia a Chinese Opportunity But Not Without Serious Challenges." MEI-NUS. 31 January 2025. (Co-authored)
8. "China’s Expanding Media Diplomacy in Indonesia: A New Frontier or an Outdated Strategy?" China Global South Project. 13 November 2024. (Co-authored)
9. "China, Indonesia Sign $10 Billion in Deals as Prabowo Visits Beijing." The Diplomat. 11 November 2024. (Co-authored)
10. "U.S. Can Do More Than Just Blocking China-Invested Indonesian Nickel." China Global South Project. 27 September 2024. (Co-authored)
11. "China Space at Istiqlal Mosque: Stepping Up Muslim Diplomacy in Indonesia." China Global South Project. 20 September 2024. (Co-authored)
12. "Time to Pay Attention to Chinese Cyberattacks in Indonesia." China Global South Project. 10 September 2024. (Co-authored)
13. "Key Takeaways From Indonesian Foreign Minister's Visit to China." China Global South Project. 30 August 2024. (Co-authored)
14. "In Indonesia, E-Commerce App Temu Receives a Frosty Reception." The Diplomat. 21 August 2024. (Co-authored)
15. "Palestine's Beijing Declaration: An Indonesian Perspective." China Global South Project. 1 August 2024. (Co-authored)
16. "Tension Brews in Indonesia over Chinese Ceramics." China Global South Project. 16 July 2024. (Co-authored)
17. "Indonesia is Imposing High Import Duties on Chinese Products: Protection or Peril?" Australian Outlook. 15 July 2024. (Co-authored)
18. "Chinese EVs Are Gaining Momentum in Indonesia." Stratsea. 6 July 2024. (Co-authored)
19. "Pros & Cons of China’s Investment Influx In Indonesia’s Textile Sector." China GlobalSouth Project. 1 July, 2024. (Co-authored)
20. "Indonesian Top Minister Luhut Pandjaitan’s 2024 China Visit: Key Takeaways" China Global South Project, 26 June 2024. (Co-authored)
21. "Indonesia Is Handing Out Coal Mines To Religious Groups. Here’s Why China Stands To Benefit." China Global South Project, 18 June 2024. (Co-authored)
22. "The Key Takeaways From Chinese FM Wang Yi’s Visit to Indonesia." The Diplomat, 19 April 2024. (Co-authored)
23. "Can China Replace JET-P Energy Financing in Indonesia?" Australian Outlook, 9 April 2024. (Co-authored)
24. "Indonesia’s Prabowo Meets China’s Xi on First Visit Since Election." The Diplomat, 2 April 2024. (Co-authored)
25. "Whoever wins the presidential election, Indonesia will remain close to China." The Conversation, 9 February 2024. (Co-authored)
26. "Baby Nepotism and the Future of Indonesian Democracy." Australian Outlook, 30 January 2024. (Co-authored)
27. "China-Indonesia Relations in 2023: A Year-in-Review." Stratsea, 25 December 2023. (Co-authored)
28. "Indonesian Vice President’s Visit to China in September: Key Takeaways." Indonesia at Melbourne, 17 November 2023. (Co-authored)
29. "Indonesia’s election matters for relations with China and the environment." China Dialogue, 16 November 2023. (Co-authored)
30. "Addressing Critical Minerals Governance in U.S.-Indonesia Relations." The Diplomat, 10 November 2023. (Co-authored)
31. "The AIIB’s Climate Action Plan and Its Impacts on Indonesia." Stratsea, 31 October, 2023. (Co-authored)
32. "How green is China’s Belt and Road investment in Indonesia?" Indonesia at Melbourne, 27 October 2023. (Co-authored)
33. "In Rempang, Indonesia, Government Mismanagement Upsets Investment Plans." Australian Outlook, 10 October 2023. (Co-authored)
34. "ASEAN Summit 2023 Will not Bring Breakthroughs in China-ASEAN relations." Australian Outlook, 8 September 2023. (Co-authored)
35. "Horror in the Sea." Stratsea, 28 August 2023. (Co-authored)
36. “The China-Indonesia-Russia Trilateral Meeting and What it Means.” Australian Outlook. 8 August 2023. (Co-authored)
37. “Chinese Workers in Indonesia Need Protection, Too.” The Diplomat. 4 August 2023. (Co-authored)
38. “Jokowi’s China visit – new deals, old problems.” Indonesia at Melbourne. 3 August 2023. (Co-authored)
39. “Mixue on the march: ice cream serves soft power for China in Southeast Asia.” The Conversation. 17 July 2023. (Co-authored)
40. “Presidential Candidate Ganjar Pranowo Promises a Strong Lean Toward China.” Australian Outlook. 14 July 2023. (Co-authored)
41. “Prabowo and China.” Stratsea. 12 July 2023. (Co-authored)
42. “Why Indonesian Presidential Candidate Anies Baswedan is Likely Bad News for China.” Australian Outlook. 8 June 2023. (Co-authored)
43. “Indonesia should reject China’s request to put state budget as collateral for Jakarta-Bandung high-speed train project.” The Conversation. 3 May 2023. (Co-authored)
44. “China is Still Far-off from Becoming Indonesia’s Partner in Energy Transition.” Stratsea. 17 April 2023. (Co-authored)
45. “Indonesia-China: a smart city can make for clever politics.” Lowy Institute. 4 April 2023. (Co-authored)
46. “Accidents on Chinese projects are rampant, but why does Indonesia’s economy still depend on China?” The Conversation. 31 March 2023. (Co-authored)
47. “Why Indonesia is wary of China’s new development, security initiatives?” South China Morning Post. 12 February 2023. (Co-authored)
48. "Two Ways Indonesia is Helping China Persecute the Uyghurs." The Diplomat. 8 February 2023. (Co-authored)
49. "Indonesia Newly Aggressive in South China Sea." Asia Sentinel. 8 February 2023. (Co-authored)
50. "Indonesia Uneasily Welcomes Chinese Tourists." Asia Sentinel. 20 January 2022. (Co-authored)
51. "Chinese and Indonesian Workers Clash at Indonesian Nickel Plant." The Diplomat. 17 January 2023. (Co-authored)
52. "China Earns a Black Eye in Indonesian Palm Oil." Asia Sentinel. 17 January 2023. (Co-authored)
53. "China-led Dam Project Under Fire in Sumatra." Asia Sentinel. 3 January 2023. (Co-authored)
54. "What Protests in China Really Mean for Indonesia." Fair Observer. 18 December 2022. (Co-authored)
55. "China's Expanding Health Diplomacy in Indonesia." The Diplomat. 16 November 2022. (Co-authored)
56. "China-US Rivalry Muted at ASEAN Conclave." Asia Sentinel. 13 November 2022. (Co-authored)
57. "Is Jokowi's Nusantara the Chinese Dream?" Asia Sentinel. 26 September 2022. (Co-authored)
58. "Indonesia Gets Ready For RCEP." Asia Sentinel. 13 September 2022. (Co-authored)
59. "Can Chinese students learning Indonesian help bridge cultural gap, boost bilateral ties?" South China Morning Post. 11 September 2022. (Co-authored)
60. "Nickel, Indonesia's Poisoned Chalice: Destroying its own environment to green Chinese cities." Asia Sentinel. 30 August 2022. (Co-authored)
61. "Report says Southeast Asia’s first high-speed train project in Indonesia is not friendly for people with disabilities. What should the government do?" The Conversation. 27 June 2022. (Co-authored)
62. "China's Covid Lockdown hits Indonesian Consumers." Asia Sentinel. 1 June 2022.
63. "3 important facts about China-led Jakarta-Bandung Rail Project." Asia Sentinel. 11 April 2022. (Co-authored)
64. "Belt and Road Initiative in Indonesia: Green Headache." Asia Sentinel. 28 February 2022. (Co-authored)
65. "The Growing China-Indonesia-UAE Trilateral Relations." The Diplomat. 22 February 2022. (Co-authored)
66. "The China Factor in Indonesia’s New Capital City Plan." The Diplomat. 11 February 2022. (Co-authored)
67. "Huawei digital talent programme: Another source of China's soft power in Indonesia." ThinkChina. 3 February 2022. (Co-authored)
68. "ACFTA Pact: Hardly Win-Win for ASEAN." Asia Sentinel. 7 November 2021.
69. "Understanding ASEAN’s silence behind AUKUS agreement." The Conversation. 11 October 2021. (Co-authored)
70. "Indonesia tries to embrace Chinese language but problems persist." The Conversation. 18 August 2021. (Co-authored)
71. "Why Indonesia needs more centres for Chinese economic studies?" The Conversation. 2 June 2021. (Co-authored)
72. "China-Indonesia’s Growing Party-To-Party Cooperation." Eurasia Review. 3 May 2021. (Co-authored)
73. "Dilema New Normal, Pemulihan Ekonomi atau Mengancam Nyawa Warga?" ArwiraNews. 20 july, 2020. (in Bahasa Indonesia).
74. "Kegagalan Indonesia Mewujudkan Perdamaian Papua." Geolive. 19 July, 2020. (in Bahasa Indonesia).

Public speaking

1. February 2024: "Unveiling China's 'Muslim Diplomacy' in Indonesia: Strategies to Counter Criticism on Xinjiang" in a talk organised by Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong.
2. January 2024: "China-Indonesia Relations: 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Outlook" in a book launch organised by Center of Economic and Law Studies and Universitas Gadjah Mada - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
3. December 2023: "China's Muslim Diplomacy in Indonesia" in the 2023 China in the World Summit - Taipei, Taiwan.
4. August 2023: “Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming Benefiting Industrialization of Other Countries? A Review of Islamic Political Economy” Organized by Institut Muslimah Negarawan - Jakarta, Indonesia.
5. August 2023: “Mapping The Interactions Of Three 2024 Indonesia Presidential Candidates with China” Speaker at “Policy Brief CELIOS Launching” - Jakarta, Indonesia.
6. June 2023: “Polemic on Chinese Investment in Indonesia” Speaker at “Policy Paper CELIOS Launching” - Jakarta, Indonesia.
7. July 2021: “Students Writing Books: Why and How?” Teacher at “Kelas Langit” at Quarter Institute - Indonesia.

Fieldwork experiences

Southeast Asia

East Asia

Africa

Europe