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Indonesia elections
Campaigning Begins for Indonesian Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
An estimated 204 million are eligible to cast their votes when the country goes to the polls on February 14.
An Indonesian Constitutional Court Scandal and an Election in Jeopardy
By Aisyah Llewellyn
An October 16 ruling by the Constitutional Court could reshape the upcoming presidential contest, and even the future trajectory of Indonesian democracy.
Prabowo Subianto Widens Lead in Latest Indonesia Election Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
Do the results suggest significant public support for the defense minister's appointment of President Joko Widodo's son as his running-mate?
Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the 2024 Indonesian Elections
By Nuurrianti Jalli
With the world at a technological watershed, Indonesia needs to develop mechanisms to guard against the manipulation of AI for political purposes.
Indonesia’s Bharatayudha: The Unraveling Alliance Between Jokowi and the PDI-P
By Virdika Rizky Utama
The growing estrangement between the Indonesian president and the party that he represented at the past two presidential elections could shape the country's future political trajectory.
Indonesian Chief Justice Dismissed for ‘Serious’ Ethics Violation
By Sebastian Strangio
Anwar Usman should have recused himself from a Constitutional Court ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, his nephew by marriage, to run in next year's presidential election.
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Call on President to Remain Neutral
By Sebastian Strangio
The comments from Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo follow the appointment of President Joko Widodo's son as their rival's vice presidential running mate.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Complainants allege that last week's ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son to run in next year's election, was politically motivated.
Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability
By Edbert Gani Suryahudaya
The country's democratic durability has been underpinned by pragmatic collaboration between elites. This has come at a cost.
Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls
By Sebastian Strangio
The February 14 is shaping up as a competition to see who can most successfully claim the legacy of President Joko Widodo.
Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition
By Virdika Rizky Utama
President Joko Widodo's son will run in next year's election as Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's vice presidential running-mate. What are the implications for Indonesian democracy?
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.