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Indonesia politics
Indonesia’s Jokowi Denies Plan to Extend His Term Beyond 2024
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, senior politicians have made controversial proposals to extend the Indonesian leader's tenure.
Indonesia: Farewell to Joe Cochrane
By Dan Boylan
Over three decades, the American journalist earned a reputation as a keen and impartial observer of the archipelago.
Indonesia: Dividing the Spoils
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Keith Loveard about inequity and his latest book.
Indonesia Braces for Regional Elections Amid COVID-19 Surge
By Sebastian Strangio
The election risks further accelerating the spread of the disease throughout the country.
Indonesia Passes Grim COVID-19 Milestone
By Sebastian Strangio
The country exceeded 500,000 cases right as international researchers were moving closer to an effective vaccine.
Ben Bland on the Contradictions of Indonesia’s President Jokowi
By Sebastian Strangio
A new book examines how the incongruities of Indonesia's seventh president reflect those of his nation as a whole.
Indonesia’s Stalled Coronavirus Response
By Asmiati Malik
Jokowi's unscientific approach in fighting the coronavirus may backfire.
Interview: Indonesian Politics During Jokowi’s Second Term
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A conversation with Alex Arifianto analyzing what to expect in Indonesia during President Jokowi’s second term.
The Islamization of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
By Ashutosh Nagda
Indonesia’s summoning of the Indian ambassador over the Delhi riots points to a deeper trend.
Jokowi 2.0: Indonesia Amid US-China Competition
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Bridget Welsh.
What Indonesia’s Capital Move Really Means
By Nithin Coca
Moving Indonesia’s administrative capital will be as bold a political experiment as anything in the country’s history.
What Does Jokowi’s New Cabinet Mean for Indonesia?
By Erin Cook
The lineup offers some early insights on how his second term may shape up.