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Indonesian Court Again Makes Controversial Tweak to Election Rules

Indonesian Court Again Makes Controversial Tweak to Election Rules

By Sebastian Strangio
The Supreme Court ruling will pave the way for President Joko Widodo's youngest son to run in the Jakarta gubernatorial election on November 27.

How Timorese Women Perceive the Election of Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia

How Timorese Women Perceive the Election of Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia

By Maria Manuela Leong Pereira and Li-Li Chen
While Dili has publicly welcomed the former general's election, other Timorese -- particularly women -- want justice for his role in past atrocities.
Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing

Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing

By Sebastian Strangio
The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.

Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says

Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says

By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.

Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.

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Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory

Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory

By Sebastian Strangio
According to the official results released yesterday, the former general won around 58 percent of the vote on February 14.

Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court

Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court

By Sebastian Strangio
Both losing campaigns are now pursuing a range of complaints against the conduct of the February 14 poll.
Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto

Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto

By Teuku Harza Mauludi and Pius Fozan
How did an ex-general with such a controversial past manage to scale the pinnacle of Indonesian politics?

Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?

Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?

By Nia Deliana and Moch Faisal Karim
The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?

What on Earth Do Indonesians Think About Democracy?

What on Earth Do Indonesians Think About Democracy?

By David Hutt
Making sense of a 2023 Pew survey that showed majority support for representative democracy, autocracy, and rule by the military.

How Will Chinese Investors Navigate Indonesia’s Post-election Risks?

How Will Chinese Investors Navigate Indonesia’s Post-election Risks?

By Ahmad Syarif
Chinese firms, which have established good relations with President Joko Widodo's cabinet, are quietly putting out feelers ahead of the changeover of administration.
President Biden Should Congratulate Indonesia’s Prabowo Now

President Biden Should Congratulate Indonesia’s Prabowo Now

By Ernest Z. Bower
Washington is awaiting until the release of official results before contacting the president-elect. But waiting would be strategically costly.

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