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Based on quick counts, Prabowo Subianto and his pair Gibran Rakabuming Raka won the majority of votes at almost 60%
The public approval of political dynasties, especially among Muslims, is fuelled by Muslim preachers and their beliefs around what constitutes a good leader.
Indonesia’s stance towards China is poised to remain steady, albeit with nuanced variations depending on the victor.
My research found at least 60 instances of hate speech in a two-month span last year targeting presidential hopefuls.
Whoever wins the election, Indonesia’s foreign policy, in which the nation does not align with any superpower and has an active role in contributing to world peace, will remain.
We ask political and human rights experts to analyse what Jokowi’s victory means, based on this early quick count, for civil liberties and the protection of human rights in Indonesia.
Debt is not that bad if a country uses it to drive growth and development.
Jokowi won this round.
We contacted four academics to provide analysis of the candidates’ visions and program planning. They all concluded that nobody won the debate.
This article aims to name the elephant in the room – the negative impacts of Ma'ruf’s nomination on minority groups.









