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Indonesia elections
The Future of Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Digital Age in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Risk analyst Keith Loveard talks about the past, present and future for ASEAN and in particular its powerhouse, Indonesia, amid wider trends.  
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Battling Corruption in Indonesia’s Elections
May 15, 2019
Battling Corruption in Indonesia’s Elections
While the vote was largely free and fair, there are issues that Indonesian authorities must address before the next election.
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Battling Corruption in Indonesia’s Elections
Economic Focus Ahead for Indonesia in Jokowi’s Coming Second Term
April 25, 2019
Economic Focus Ahead for Indonesia in Jokowi’s Coming Second Term
Based on Jokowi’s first term and how the country’s election played out, the economy is likely to continue to be a key priority.
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Economic Focus Ahead for Indonesia in Jokowi’s Coming Second Term
Indonesia’s Election Is Over But Identity Politics Will Linger
April 22, 2019
Indonesia’s Election Is Over But Identity Politics Will Linger
Jokowi needs to make tackling intolerance a focal point of his second term.
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Indonesia’s Election Is Over But Identity Politics Will Linger
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
April 17, 2019
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Preliminary results suggest Joko Widodo has triumphed over rival candidate Prabowo Subianto.
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Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
April 13, 2019
Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
Election commission to investigate incident after videos circulate of ballots scattered through a warehouse in neighboring Malaysia.
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Indonesia 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
February 20, 2019
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
Looking at the candidates in the race to Indonesia's presidency.
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How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: Beware the Foreign Puppet Wars in the Jokowi-Prabowo Race
February 07, 2019
Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: Beware the Foreign Puppet Wars in the Jokowi-Prabowo Race
The role of foreign influence has unsurprisingly featured among the issues in Indonesia’s upcoming general elections.
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Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: Beware the Foreign Puppet Wars in the Jokowi-Prabowo Race
Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
January 31, 2019
Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.
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Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Ahok Out of Jail and Back in the Limelight Ahead of 2019 Elections
January 26, 2019
Indonesia’s Ahok Out of Jail and Back in the Limelight Ahead of 2019 Elections
The ex-Jakarta governor, convicted of blasphemy, has been freed from prison just months ahead of presidential elections in April.
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Indonesia’s Ahok Out of Jail and Back in the Limelight Ahead of 2019 Elections
Indonesia’s Year of Dithering Dangerously
December 19, 2018
Indonesia’s Year of Dithering Dangerously
Why did Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo skip the G-20?
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Indonesia’s Year of Dithering Dangerously
Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
November 15, 2018
Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
The economic debate is heating up as the country approaches its next presidential election.
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Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
Indonesian Elections: Getting Realistic About Millennial Votes
October 12, 2018
Indonesian Elections: Getting Realistic About Millennial Votes
Millennials make up about 42 percent of Indonesia’s total registered voters.
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Indonesian Elections: Getting Realistic About Millennial Votes
Indonesia’s 2019 Election Heats Up With Vice Presidential Picks
August 15, 2018
Indonesia’s 2019 Election Heats Up With Vice Presidential Picks
The choices provided an extraordinarily dramatic start to what will be a closely watched race.
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Indonesia’s 2019 Election Heats Up With Vice Presidential Picks
Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
May 22, 2018
Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
Indonesian democracy will be put to the test next year, with Jokowi most likely facing off against Prabowo again.
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Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
Politics in Indonesia: It’s Business As Usual
January 24, 2018
Politics in Indonesia: It’s Business As Usual
Indonesian elections are plagued by business dealings colored as politics.
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Politics in Indonesia: It’s Business As Usual
The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
January 19, 2018
The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
From Myanmar to Indonesia, governments are clamping down on the internet and social media.
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The Rapid Rise of Censorship in Southeast Asia
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