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Indonesia politics
Singapore or Bangladesh?: The Two Futures of Indonesia’s Economy Under Prabowo Subianto
By Achmad Hanif Imaduddin
Will Prabowo's efforts to create a government without opposition lead the country toward prosperity, or increased political conflict?
Indonesian Authorities to Question President’s Son Over Private Jet Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Kaesang Pangarep, 29, has come under fire for taking a lavish overseas trip while protests erupted on the streets of Indonesia's cities.
Indonesian Parliament and Election Body Agree to Uphold Court Rulings
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's election law will be brought into line with two Constitutional Court rulings that pro-government lawmakers attempted to overturn last week.
As Protests Rage, Indonesian Parliament Delays Controversial Election Law Changes
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, a legislative committee drafted changes to an election law that would have reversed two important Constitutional Court rulings.
Protests Loom After Indonesian Parliament ‘Subverts’ Court’s Election Law Ruling
By Sebastian Strangio
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.
Indonesia’s President Marks Independence Day in New Capital Nusantara
By Achmad Ibrahim and Edna Tarigan
The construction of the new capital began in mid-2022 in East Kalimantan, and is expected to cost $33 billion.
Indonesian Court Again Makes Controversial Tweak to Election Rules
By Sebastian Strangio
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.
Indonesia’s Prabowo On Brink of Parliamentary Majority After Receiving Rival Party’s Backing
By Sebastian Strangio
The NasDem party, which backed a competing presidential candidate, said it was ready to pledge its "full support" for the ex-general's administration.
Indonesian President No Longer a Member of PDI-P After Backing Rival Candidate, Party Says
By Sebastian Strangio
A senior official confirmed that Joko Widodo lost his membership after refusing to endorse its presidential candidate in February's election.
Indonesian Court Rejects Petitions Seeking Rerun of Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The Constitutional Court's expected verdict has removed the final obstacle to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto taking office in October.
Prabowo’s Presidency and Indonesia’s Future
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Bridget Welsh.
Indonesian Election Commission Affirms Prabowo’s Landslide Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
According to the official results released yesterday, the former general won around 58 percent of the vote on February 14.