A proposed law against disinformation and foreign propaganda could imperil activists and journalists in Indonesia – and potentially those living abroad.
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The president has made some concessions to protesters, but this may not be enough to quell public anger with politicians seen as lazy, corrupt and out of touch.
Unlike former President Joko Widodo, who launched a war on drugs, Prabowo Subianto wants to be seen as an outward-looking leader eager to improve Indonesia’s international standing.
Southeast Asia’s most populous nation is seeking a role as a regional leader − it may look more to Beijing than Washington to help that happen.
Prabowo’s party wants to revert to Indonesia’s original authoritarian Constitution. Are there enough guardrails in place to protect the country’s fledgling democracy?
For Jokowi, maintaining popular support and satisfying public demands was the essence of democracy. He was not interested in institutions that place limits on governmental power.
A confrontation between Indonesia’s top court and lawmakers over the outgoing president’s efforts to promote his son and ally in elections has triggered a ‘democratic emergency’.
A troublesome parliament would be a major impediment to the new president. This is why ministerial positions are so important.
As the former general settles into office, a further gradual dismantling of democratic checks and balances, institutions and individual freedoms is very likely.
Based on quick counts, Prabowo Subianto and his pair Gibran Rakabuming Raka won the majority of votes at almost 60%
This is what it takes to organise the largest and most complex single-day election on the planet.
The general has repeatedly said Indonesia’s democratic system is not working and the country should return to its original 1945 constitution, which could unravel many democratic reforms.
As many as 204 million Indonesians are registered to vote in what will be the world’s largest single-day election in 2024.
Pollsters are pointing to a Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming victory in round one, but it remains to be seen whether they have enough votes to avoid a second round.
Jokowi’s bet the general public doesn’t really care about constitutional crises or claims of dynasty building seems to be paying off.
The shift in focus in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will change how China does its business in Indonesia – that might mean less money for the latter’s ambitious infrastructure projects.
Indonesians will go to the polls on February 14 to elect a new leader. Here are the three leading candidates and their running mates.
A court ruling has paved the way for current president Joko Widodo’s son to run as a vice presidential candidate, even though he doesn’t meet the minimum age requirement.
Joko Widodo is prevented from running again for president. But a court ruling has thrown next year’s elections in doubt and rumours abound of efforts to keep him in power longer.
The presence of the first ladies in diplomatic activities shows the existence of feminine norms in the midst of political masculinity in the state leadership.
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Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Lecturer, School of Government, Universitas Jendral Achmad Yani
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Subject coordinator in Asian Studies, Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Indonesian Law, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
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Dosen Hubungan Internasional, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta
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Lecturer in International Relations, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
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Dean of the Faculty of Law, Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya
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Professor of Public Administration, Universitas Gadjah Mada
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Visiting Fellow, Department of Political and Social Change, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University
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Professor, Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah Mada
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Executive Director at the Centre for the Study of Governance, Universitas Indonesia
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Associate Professor, Public Health, Monash University
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Research Associate, Transnational Organised Crime at Sea, University of Bristol