Indonesia politics

Anwar Usman should have recused himself from a Constitutional Court ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, his nephew by marriage, to run in next year's presidential election.

President Joko Widodo is using the powers of the state in an unprecedented bid to shape his country's political trajectory.

The comments from Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo follow the appointment of President Joko Widodo's son as their rival's vice presidential running mate.

Complainants allege that last week's ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo's 36-year-old son to run in next year's election, was politically motivated.

The country's democratic durability has been underpinned by pragmatic collaboration between elites. This has come at a cost.

The February 14 is shaping up as a competition to see who can most successfully claim the legacy of President Joko Widodo.

President Joko Widodo's son will run in next year's election as Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's vice presidential running-mate. What are the implications for Indonesian democracy?

As next year's election approaches, there are signs that the PDIP establishment is distancing itself from President Joko Widodo.

The official election registration period for February 14 poll opened today, and will run until October 25.

Muhammad Mahfud is the second vice presidential candidate with close links to Nahdlatul Ulama, the country's largest Islamic organization.

A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.

Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who resigned from his position last week, is the sixth member of President Joko Widodo's cabinet to face graft charges since 2019.