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Indonesia politics
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.
Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan To File Election Complaint at Constitutional Court
By Sebastian Strangio
Both losing campaigns are now pursuing a range of complaints against the conduct of the February 14 poll.
Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto
By Teuku Harza Mauludi and Pius Fozan
How did an ex-general with such a controversial past manage to scale the pinnacle of Indonesian politics?
Will Prabowo’s Win Increase the Military’s Influence In Indonesian Politics?
By Nia Deliana and Moch Faisal Karim
The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?
What on Earth Do Indonesians Think About Democracy?
By David Hutt
Making sense of a 2023 Pew survey that showed majority support for representative democracy, autocracy, and rule by the military.