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Indonesia presidential election 2019
Indonesia's Subianto Officially Challenges His Presidential Loss
By Stephen Wright and Niniek Karmini
The legal challenge to Jokowi’s re-election makes big claims, but is weak on proof.
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Indonesia Officially Awards Election to Jokowi
May 21, 2019
Indonesia Officially Awards Election to Jokowi
The official count released Tuesday confirmed earlier projections that Joko Widodo would be re-elected as president.
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Indonesia Officially Awards Election to Jokowi
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
April 17, 2019
Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
Preliminary results suggest Joko Widodo has triumphed over rival candidate Prabowo Subianto.
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Indonesia’s Jokowi Set for 2nd Term as President
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
February 20, 2019
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
Looking at the candidates in the race to Indonesia's presidency.
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How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
Human Rights Overlooked as Indonesia's Presidential Election Nears
January 30, 2019
Human Rights Overlooked as Indonesia's Presidential Election Nears
Both candidates were largely silent on past and current human rights issues in the country.
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Human Rights Overlooked as Indonesia's Presidential Election Nears
The X Factors in Indonesia’s Presidential Race
December 01, 2018
The X Factors in Indonesia’s Presidential Race
Economy and religion could define Indonesia’s 2019 presidential elections.
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The X Factors in Indonesia’s Presidential Race
Will ‘Fake News’ Determine Indonesia’s Next President?
November 09, 2018
Will ‘Fake News’ Determine Indonesia’s Next President?
Nearly two years after Ahok, is Indonesia better prepared for misinformation ahead of 2019’s presidential election?
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Will ‘Fake News’ Determine Indonesia’s Next President?
Jokowi and Subianto Set to Duel Over the Economy
August 23, 2018
Jokowi and Subianto Set to Duel Over the Economy
The battle for the Indonesian presidency looks set to turn on economic matters.
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Jokowi and Subianto Set to Duel Over the Economy
Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
August 14, 2018
Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
Once again, Jakarta will lose a top leader to a campaign for national office.
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Indonesia's Presidential Elections Could Set Jakarta Back
Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
May 22, 2018
Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
Indonesian democracy will be put to the test next year, with Jokowi most likely facing off against Prabowo again.
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Counting Down to Indonesia’s Presidential Election
Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election
May 10, 2018
Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election
Employing foreigners is a topic that divides the nation, making it the perfect campaign issue.
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Foreign Workers Under Fire Ahead of Indonesian Presidential Election
The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future
April 21, 2017
The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future
Ahok's defeat says less about the rise of Islamism and more about the strength of entrenched political interests.
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The Fall of Ahok and Indonesia's Future
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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