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Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System
By Sebastian Strangio
A number of politicians have petitioned the Constitutional Court to change from open-list proportional voting to a closed-list system.
Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?
By Samir Puri
Since taking office in 2014, Indonesia's leader has eschewed the nostrums of Western neoliberalism. The country's trajectory will likely continue into a more challenging age.
Indonesian Court Overturns Controversial Ruling Delaying 2024 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Last month, the Central Jakarta District Court ruled that the election commission must halt all election preparations until 2025.
Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are currently leading the polls ahead of next year's election. But will they participate as opponents or partners?
Indonesian Parliament Vows to Resolve Contentious Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a district court ordered election authorities to suspend their preparation for next year's polls.
Indonesian Judicial Body to Review Controversial Election Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
Last week, a district court ordered the country's election commission to cease all election preparations, potentially delaying next year's polls.
The Long Political Afterlife of Megawati Sukarnoputri
By Johannes Nugroho
After battling years of political and sexist attacks, the 75-year-old is hoping to have a decisive impact at Indonesia's upcoming general election.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Registers All-Time High Approval Rating
By Sebastian Strangio
With just a year until the end of his second and final term in office, Joko Widodo is more popular than ever.
Indonesian Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run
By Sebastian Strangio
More than 18 months out from the country's next presidential election, the jostling and maneuvering is kicking into high gear.
In Indonesia, Protesters March Against Mooted Delay to 2024 Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The protests proceeded despite President Joko Widodo's assurance that he has no intention to remain in office beyond the constitution's two-term limit.
Could Jokowi’s Family Become Indonesia’s Newest Political Dynasty?
By Marcus Tantau
The upcoming regional elections in December may decide whether the Widodo family becomes Indonesia’s newest political dynasty.
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.