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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.
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.

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

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.

Indonesia’s President Says New Capital On Track, Despite Resignations

Indonesia’s President Says New Capital On Track, Despite Resignations

By Sebastian Strangio
Joko Widodo said yesterday that the new city is on schedule to host this year's Independence Day celebrations on August 17.

Top Officials in Charge of Indonesia’s New Capital Project Step Down

Top Officials in Charge of Indonesia’s New Capital Project Step Down

By Sebastian Strangio
The resignations of Bambang Susantono and his deputy have raised questions about the future of the multibillion-dollar Nusantara project.
Indonesia Ready to Send Peacekeepers to Gaza, Prabowo Says

Indonesia Ready to Send Peacekeepers to Gaza, Prabowo Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue defense forum in Singapore, the president-elect also called for the U.S. and China to exercise restraint as geopolitical tensions build.

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