Indonesia politics

The Indonesian leader claims to support democracy, but only in terms of a stifling notion of national "unity."

Recent revisions to the country's 2004 National Armed Forces Law have broken down the firewall between the military and civilian spheres.

Civil society groups say that the changes are a throwback to the repressive New Order period, when the military dominated civilian affairs.

The shift follows widespread concerns that President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to reinstate the Suharto-era doctrine of "dual function."

Since taking office in October, the Indonesian president's popularity has been boosted by his tax cuts and free meal program.

The ruling is likely to allow a wider range of candidates to run for the presidency at the next election in 2029.

Provisional results show Prabowo Subianto's Onward Indonesia Coalition dominating in key provinces, but the opposition is set to win in the capital Jakarta.

Residents of Indonesia's capital are gearing up to select a new governor after a campaign that could herald broader realignments in the country's politics.

The 73-year-old former general says that the four-day retreat was intended to instill unity among his sprawling cabinet.

The inauguration ceremony marked a triumphant apotheosis for the former general, who was elected in a landslide in February.

Indonesia's incoming president has an ambitious economic plan, but his current approach may not be up to the task.

The party remains the only one with seats in parliament that has not joined Prabowo's Advanced Indonesia Coalition.

A split between Jokowi and Prabowo could lead to political instability in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

The current situation has some disturbing parallels to pre-1998 Indonesia, especially given Prabowo’s connections to Suharto.

He’s long been the most popular politician in the country. But will his 10 years in power leave a lasting legacy?

Indonesia's incoming president, who will take office on October 20, remains poorly understood in the West.

Will Prabowo's efforts to create a government without opposition lead the country toward prosperity, or increased political conflict?

Kaesang Pangarep, 29, has come under fire for taking a lavish overseas trip while protests erupted on the streets of Indonesia's cities.

The country's election law will be brought into line with two Constitutional Court rulings that pro-government lawmakers attempted to overturn last week.

Earlier this week, a legislative committee drafted changes to an election law that would have reversed two important Constitutional Court rulings.

Anger has erupted over lawmakers' bid to override two Constitutional Court rulings that could have a significant impact on regional elections later in the year.

The construction of the new capital began in mid-2022 in East Kalimantan, and is expected to cost $33 billion.

The Supreme Court ruling will pave the way for President Joko Widodo's youngest son to run in the Jakarta gubernatorial election on November 27.

The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.