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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.

Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation

Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation

By Sebastian Strangio
A senior party official says that the election, which was won decisively by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, was tainted by “abuse of power."
Indonesian Presidential Contenders Call for Parliamentary Probe Into Election

Indonesian Presidential Contenders Call for Parliamentary Probe Into Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo have both expressed concerns that last week's election was tainted by fraud and abuses of power.

What Indonesia’s Election Result Means For the Ruling PDI-P

What Indonesia’s Election Result Means For the Ruling PDI-P

By Virdika Rizky Utama
Cast into opposition for the first time in two decades, the PDI-P has a critical role to play as a check on the incoming administration's power.

Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory

Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory

By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the Ex-General Who is Indonesia’s Next President?

By Victoria Milko
The ex-general's ascent to the presidency of Southeast Asia's most populous nation crowns a long and controversial career.

Prabowo Subianto Claims Victory in Indonesian Presidential Election

Prabowo Subianto Claims Victory in Indonesian Presidential Election

By Sebastian Strangio
With unofficial results pointing to a landslide victory, attention turns to how the former special forces commander plans to govern.
The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy

The 2024 Indonesian Election is All About the Economy

By James Guild
The country's economy has grown by an average of 4.2 percent each year that Jokowi has been in office – and voters want more of the same.

Indonesian Presidential Candidates End Campaign With Huge Rallies

Indonesian Presidential Candidates End Campaign With Huge Rallies

By Sebastian Strangio
On Saturday, tens of thousands of supporters attended rallies in Jakarta and Central Java to mark the end of the official campaign period.

Indonesia’s Presidential Election: What You Need to Know

Indonesia’s Presidential Election: What You Need to Know

By Sebastian Strangio
The most important things to watch ahead of the world's largest single-day poll on February 14.

Indonesia’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Young Voters With Social Media, K-Pop

Indonesia’s Presidential Hopefuls Woo Young Voters With Social Media, K-Pop

By Edna Tarigan
Around 205 million Indonesians are eligible to vote on February 14, more than half of them under the age of 43.
East Java Looms as Key Battleground in Indonesian Presidential Contest

East Java Looms as Key Battleground in Indonesian Presidential Contest

By Joseph Rachman
The country's second-most populous province is also a stronghold of the country's largest and most influential Islamic organization, Nahdlatul Ulama.

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