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Indonesia elections
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's Jokowi Seals Second Presidential Term After Court Battle
By Stephen Wright and Niniek Karmini
A much-awaited constitutional court ruling cements Jokowi's second term following elections earlier this year.
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.
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.
Economic Focus Ahead for Indonesia in Jokowi’s Coming Second Term
By Luke Hunt
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.
Indonesia’s Election Is Over But Identity Politics Will Linger
By Benedict Rogers
Jokowi needs to make tackling intolerance a focal point of his second term.
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 2019 Elections: Officials to Probe Warehouse of Ballots in Malaysia
By Niniek Karmini
Election commission to investigate incident after videos circulate of ballots scattered through a warehouse in neighboring Malaysia.
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
By Anthony Fensom
Looking at the candidates in the race to Indonesia's presidency.
Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: Beware the Foreign Puppet Wars in the Jokowi-Prabowo Race
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The role of foreign influence has unsurprisingly featured among the issues in Indonesia’s upcoming general elections.
Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.
Indonesia’s Ahok Out of Jail and Back in the Limelight Ahead of 2019 Elections
By Stephen Wright and Niniek Karmini
The ex-Jakarta governor, convicted of blasphemy, has been freed from prison just months ahead of presidential elections in April.