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Indonesian President’s Coalition Set For Victory in Regional Elections

Indonesian President’s Coalition Set For Victory in Regional Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
Provisional results show Prabowo Subianto's Onward Indonesia Coalition dominating in key provinces, but the opposition is set to win in the capital Jakarta.

The Battle For Jakarta

The Battle For Jakarta

By Joseph Rachman
Residents of Indonesia's capital are gearing up to select a new governor after a campaign that could herald broader realignments in the country's politics.
Prabowo Subianto Sworn In As Indonesia’s Eighth President

Prabowo Subianto Sworn In As Indonesia’s Eighth President

By Sebastian Strangio
The inauguration ceremony marked a triumphant apotheosis for the former general, who was elected in a landslide in February.

The Impact of a Fractured Jokowi-Prabowo Coalition

The Impact of a Fractured Jokowi-Prabowo Coalition

By Nathaniel Schochet
A split between Jokowi and Prabowo could lead to political instability in one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Will Prabowo’s Election End Indonesia’s Era Reformasi?

Will Prabowo’s Election End Indonesia’s Era Reformasi?

By Paul Marshall
The current situation has some disturbing parallels to pre-1998 Indonesia, especially given Prabowo’s connections to Suharto.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Getting to Know Prabowo

Getting to Know Prabowo

By James Van Zorge
Indonesia's incoming president, who will take office on October 20, remains poorly understood in the West.

Indonesian Authorities to Question President’s Son Over Private Jet Trip

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

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

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

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

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.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

Indonesia’s Jokowi Makes Move to New Capital Nusantara

By Sebastian Strangio
The Garuda Palace is expected to provide the backdrop to Independence Day celebrations that will inaugurate the new capital on August 17.

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