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Joko Widodo
Jokowi’s Priorities
By Joshua Kurlantzick
A slowing economy, a poor education system, and crumbling infrastructure – there is much to choose from.
Jokowi’s Economic Challenges
By Prachi Priya
Indonesia’s next president has plans to reform Indonesia’s economy. It won’t be easy.
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei Must Contribute Against Islamic State
By Luke Hunt
A foreign-led coalition against IS must contain a large contingent from Muslim countries.
Jokowi: Indonesia’s Best Chance?
By Anthony Fensom
Anthony Fensom and Colin Brown discuss Jokowi's prospects for reforming Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Indonesia’s Papua Censorship Obsession
By Phelim Kine
The arrest of two French journalists is part of a decades-old policy of preventing foreign media scrutiny.
Joko Looks to Japan to Boost Indonesia’s Regional Influence
By Clint Richards
Indonesia needs an investment and security partner to assert itself in Southeast Asia.
Jokowi Urged to Deal With 'Darth Vader'
By Luke Hunt
The Indonesian election is over but one candidate is refusing to accept the result.
Jokowi’s First Week as Indonesia’s President-Elect
By Mong Palatino
Early signs indicate Jokowi will remain committed to his populist style of governance.
Asia’s Leaders and Economic Soft Power
By Suvi Dogra & Jun Jie Woo
‘There is merit in exploring the potential of a collective soft power identity for Asia.’
Is Jokowi’s Victory Good for Australia?
By Kevin Placek
Canberra may have reason to be hopeful that relations will improve, but there are some concerns.
Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong Denied Vote
By Aria Danaparamita
Workers in Hong Kong claim they were denied a chance to vote in the recent Indonesian presidential election.
Jokowi’s Win a Sign of Indonesian Transition
By Clint Richards
His presidency will face early challenges, meaning Joko will need to draw on his popular and regional support.