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Joko Widodo

February 03, 2023
The Long Political Afterlife of Megawati Sukarnoputri
By Johannes Nugroho
After battling years of political and sexist attacks, the 75-year-old is hoping to have a decisive impact at Indonesia's upcoming general election.

February 02, 2023
Indonesia to Send General on Special Mission to Myanmar, Jokowi Says
By Sebastian Strangio
In an interview this week, President Joko Widodo suggested that the unnamed general would highlight his own country's democratic transition since 1998.

January 26, 2023
Indonesia Stirs the Pot on WTO Reforms
By SUKEGAWA Seiya
A bold move by Jakarta may give WTO reforms the shakeup they need.

January 23, 2023
Indonesia’s Jokowi Registers All-Time High Approval Rating
By Sebastian Strangio
With just a year until the end of his second and final term in office, Joko Widodo is more popular than ever.

January 16, 2023
In Indonesia, Thousands Rally Against Presidential Job Decree
By Sebastian Strangio
Critics accuse President Joko Widodo of using emergency powers to circumvent a Constitutional Court's ruling on a controversial jobs creation law.

January 12, 2023
Indonesia’s Jokowi Admits to Serious Past Human Rights Abuses
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader acknowledged 12 episodes of gross human rights violations that occurred between the 1960s and the early 2000s.

January 10, 2023
Malaysia’s Anwar Winds Up First Overseas Visit as Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The leader's two-day state visit to Indonesia was shot through with personal and political resonances.

December 02, 2022
Indonesia to Appeal WTO Ruling on Nickel Export Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
“If we are scared of being sued, and we step back, we will not be a developed country," said Indonesia's President Joko Widodo.

November 17, 2022
Jokowi Says Indonesia Will Bid to Host 2036 Olympics in New Capital
By Sebastian Strangio
Like the new capital project, the bid reflects the Indonesian leader's ambition to leave a lasting impression on his country.

November 16, 2022
Indonesia Signs Deals to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition
By Niniek Karmini and Sibi Arasu
The agreements were an important step for the country, a major exporter of coal that has abundant green energy potential.

November 14, 2022
Ukraine War, US-China Tensions Set to Predominate at G-20 Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite President Putin's absence, the November 15-16 summit will be marked by growing political and strategic divisions.

November 14, 2022
Indonesia’s Reluctant Statesman
By Sribala Subramanian
Europe’s bloodshed and fossil fuel politics are not Joko Widodo’s cup of tea.
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