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Indonesia’s Jokowi Confers Honorary Promotion On Likely Successor

Indonesia’s Jokowi Confers Honorary Promotion On Likely Successor

By Sebastian Strangio
The promotion of Prabowo Subianto to the rank of four-star general has drawn further attention to his controversial military career under Suharto's New Order regime.

Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory

Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory

By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
The Rise of Prabowo and the Return of Indonesia’s Old Elite

The Rise of Prabowo and the Return of Indonesia’s Old Elite

By Edward Parker
The former Suharto-era general is the leading candidate to become Indonesia's next president. Is the country on the brink of New Order 2.0?

Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?

Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?

By Sribala Subramanian
A look back at the origins of ASEAN's "embarrassing problem."

The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia

The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia

By Virdika Rizky Utama
Next year's presidential election is a good time to press for accountability for the violence that accompanied the end of Suharto's New Order.

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia

Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia

By Rizal Ramli
Since taking office in 2014, President Joko Widodo has made systematic efforts to weaken the country's democratic institutions and practices.

Is Indonesia’s Grand Experiment with Democracy Coming to an End?

Is Indonesia’s Grand Experiment with Democracy Coming to an End?

By Dr. Rizal Ramli
A push to allow President Joko Widodo to run for a third term threatens to erode the foundations of the country's multiparty system.
Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company

Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company

By Niniek Karmini
The confiscation was part of government attempts to recover the outstanding debt of PT Timor Putra Nasional, a carmaker owned by Tommy Suharto.

How ‘Konfrontasi’ Reshaped Southeast Asian Regional Politics

How ‘Konfrontasi’ Reshaped Southeast Asian Regional Politics

By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The tensions of the 1960s served as the catalyst for the creation of today's peaceful, prosperous, and cohesive Southeast Asia.

After the Riots: Indonesia’s Post-Election Future

After the Riots: Indonesia’s Post-Election Future

By Erin Cook
As the dust settles following the events of the past week, a closer look at some of the key aspects that will shape the country’s future.

To Buru Island: A Journey to the Dark Side of Indonesia’s Past

To Buru Island: A Journey to the Dark Side of Indonesia’s Past

By Duncan Graham
Mars Noersmono’s story is a first-person account of a nation’s shame.
Free Speech and Democracy Under Threat in Indonesia

Free Speech and Democracy Under Threat in Indonesia

By Tom Sullivan
Democratic gains are being threatened by rising intolerance, new legislation, and emboldened conservative Islamic groups.

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