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Strategic Nominations and the Future Direction of Indonesia’s Ruling PDIP
By Virdika Rizky Utama
As next year's election approaches, there are signs that the PDIP establishment is distancing itself from President Joko Widodo.
Former Jakarta Governor Officially Registers for Indonesian Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25.
Indonesia’s Ruling Party Picks Top Security Minister as VP Candidate
By Niniek Karmini
Muhammad Mahfud is the second vice presidential candidate with close links to Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Islamic organization.
Indonesia, China Vow to Expand Economic Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
This week's Belt and Road Forum has demonstrated that many Southeast Asian leaders still view China as central to their nations’ economic prosperity.
Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates
By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.
Protesters in Malaysia, Indonesia Come Out in Support of Palestine
By Sebastian Strangio
While many Western leaders have expressed support for Israel, the balance of both public and elite opinion in Muslim-majority Southeast Asia is very much on the opposite side.
This Week in Asia: October 13, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Indonesia’s Ex-Agriculture Minister Arrested on Accusations of Corruption
By Sebastian Strangio
Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who resigned from his position last week, is the sixth member of President Joko Widodo's cabinet to face graft charges since 2019.
Indonesia’s ‘Losers’ Reshape Policy as TikTok Exits Online Retail
By Rania Teguh
For all its short-term benefits, such protectionism will not benefit the country's economy in the long run.
Indonesia Moots Possible World Cup Bid With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
By Sebastian Strangio
Saudi Arabia is currently favored to host the soccer tournament in 2034.
Indonesia Seeks a Fairer Deal for Its Domestic Logistics Industry
By Duggan Flanakin
Fierce competition has left underfunded Indonesian enterprises lagging far behind their established, and often foreign-controlled, rivals.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Calls for Resolution of Israel-Gaza Conflict Along UN Lines
By Sebastian Strangio
The president's call came as the Israeli Defense Force pummeled the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' weekend attacks on southern Israel.