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Joko Widodo
Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition
By Virdika Rizky Utama
President Joko Widodo's son will run in next year's election as Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto's vice presidential running-mate. What are the implications for Indonesian democracy?
Indonesia, China Vow to Expand Economic Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
This week's Belt and Road Forum has demonstrated that many Southeast Asian leaders still view China as central to their nations’ economic prosperity.
Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates
By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.
Indonesia’s Ex-Agriculture Minister Arrested on Accusations of Corruption
By Sebastian Strangio
Syahrul Yasin Limpo, who resigned from his position last week, is the sixth member of President Joko Widodo's cabinet to face graft charges since 2019.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Calls for Resolution of Israel-Gaza Conflict Along UN Lines
By Sebastian Strangio
The president's call came as the Israeli Defense Force pummeled the Gaza Strip in retaliation for Hamas' weekend attacks on southern Israel.
Son of Indonesian President Takes Helm of Youth-Oriented Political Party
By Sebastian Strangio
The ascent of the political neophyte Kaesang Pangarep reflects long-standing dynastic patterns in Indonesian politics.
Parallel Paths: The Shared Development Strategies of Narendra Modi and Joko Widodo
By Prem Singh Gill and Gerardus Rino Pradipta Yosari
Despite the obvious differences between them, the Indian and Indonesian leaders have strikingly similar backgrounds and policy objectives.
ASEAN Summits Highlight Familiar Shortcomings
By Sebastian Strangio
The bloc managed to adopt stronger language on the conflict in Myanmar, but remains adrift in the South China Sea.
Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Could Make or Break the Bloc
By Virdika Rizky Utama
During its year at the helm, Jakarta has an opportunity to reset the trajectory for itself and the entire ASEAN bloc.
Tesla to Invest in Indonesian Battery Manufacturing, Official Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Senior Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan made the announcement after a meeting with Tesla chief Elon Musk in San Francisco on August 2.
How Indonesia Manages the Risks of Foreign Investment
By James Guild
Diversification of investment partners has been the key to the strategy pursued by President Joko Widodo's administration.
Indonesian President Begins Three-Day State Visit to Australia
By Sebastian Strangio
Cooperation on EV manufacturing and regional tensions are likely to dominate discussions between Joko Widodo and Anthony Albanese.