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Joko Widodo
What Does Jokowi’s Win Mean for Indonesia’s Economy?
By Edward Parker
The Indonesian president has made progress, but has unfinished business to complete in his probable second term.
Indonesian Elections: Scenes From Aceh
By Nicholas Muller
The northernmost and most conservative province of Aceh is a stronghold for opposition candidate Prabowo Subianto.
Where Do Indonesia’s Presidential Candidates Stand on Foreign Policy?
By Erin Cook
As the country heads for the polls, the two contenders’ foreign policy outlooks have not really factored all that much beyond a series of tendencies.
Will Foreign Policy Matter in Indonesia’s Presidential Election?
By Angguntari C. Sari
Under what conditions does foreign policy influence voters?
Indonesia’s Democratic Discontent
By Alexander R. Arifianto
As elections loom, the future of Indonesia’s young democracy is at a crossroads.
How the Economy Factors Into Indonesia’s Elections
By Anthony Fensom
Looking at the candidates in the race to Indonesia's presidency.
Indonesia’s 2019 Elections: Beware the Foreign Puppet Wars in the Jokowi-Prabowo Race
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The role of foreign influence has unsurprisingly featured among the issues in Indonesia’s upcoming general elections.
Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.
Jokowinomics and the Future Path for Indonesia’s Economy
By Rindo Sai’o
Jokowi's development plan is well-intentioned, but led astray by lack of planning and sensitivity to public complaints.
Massacre in Nduga: Indonesia’s Papuan Insurgency
By Rob Attwell
The recent killings highlight how Indonesia’s attempts to use economic inducements to secure peace in Papua are failing.
5 Asian Elections to Pay Attention to in 2019
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Elections across the Asia-Pacific are set to make a difference in 2019.
Indonesia’s 2019 Election: Food (Prices) for Thought
By Erin Cook
The economic debate is heating up as the country approaches its next presidential election.