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Indonesia democracy
After Lifting of Visa Ban, Indonesian Defense Minister Prepares for US Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's upcoming visit illustrates a tension that lies at the heart of U.S. policy towards the Indo-Pacific.
The Riddle of COVID-19 and Democracy in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
How much should we read into the fact that the region’s most robust democracies have fared the worst from the coronavirus? Probably not a lot.
Indonesia’s Parliament Mulls Controversial Electoral Reforms
By Marcus Tantau
Amid Indonesia’s struggle against COVID-19, a number of political parties are attempting to reform the country’s electoral system ahead of the 2024 legislative elections.
Indonesia Officially Awards Election to Jokowi
By Stephen Wright and Niniek Karmini
The official count released Tuesday confirmed earlier projections that Joko Widodo would be re-elected as president.
Battling Corruption in Indonesia’s Elections
By Donal Fariz
While the vote was largely free and fair, there are issues that Indonesian authorities must address before the next election.
What Will Indonesia’s Foreign Policy in Jokowi’s Second Term Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at how Jakarta’s role in the world may shape up in the coming years.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
By Niniek Karmini and Stephen Wright
Preliminary results suggest Joko Widodo has triumphed over rival candidate Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia’s Democratic Discontent
By Alexander R. Arifianto
As elections loom, the future of Indonesia’s young democracy is at a crossroads.
Human Rights Overlooked as Indonesia's Presidential Election Nears
By Usman Hamid
Both candidates were largely silent on past and current human rights issues in the country.
The Mixed Legacies of Indonesia’s Reformasi
By Natalie Sambhi
Against the odds and despite some setbacks, Indonesia survived its democratic transition and continues to thrive.
Islam and Identity Politics in Indonesia
By Neil Thompson
Rising Islamic conservatism, especially among youths, is a worrying trend for Indonesia.
Indonesia-Tunisia Relations: From Trade to Democracy
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Jakarta's long-standing relationship with Tunis is expanding beyond trade and investment.