Anies Baswedan

Indonesia’s Ex-Agriculture Minister Arrested on Accusations of Corruption

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Indonesia’s Ex-Agriculture Minister Arrested on Accusations of Corruption

Former Indonesian Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, center, is escorted by security officers upon arrival at the Corruption Eradication Commission headquarters following his arrest in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Antasena Kroen Advertisement Indonesia’s former agriculture minister was arrested yesterday by the country’s Corruption Eradication Commission on allegations of bribery, abuse of … Read more

The Anies-Muhaimin Candidacy: A Political Test for Modernist and Traditionalist Islam in Indonesia

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The Anies-Muhaimin Candidacy: A Political Test for Modernist and Traditionalist Islam in Indonesia

Advertisement The recent announcement that Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar, colloquially known as Cak Imin will be running as presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the Coalition of Change for Unity (KPP) is nothing short of seismic in Indonesian politics. This coalition brings together the National Democratic Party (Nasdem), Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), and National Awakening … Read more

Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate

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Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate

Indonesia presidential candidate Anies Baswedan gives a speech in Medan, Sumatra, Indonesia, on September 3, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Anies Baswedan Advertisement On Saturday, Anies Baswedan, the former governor of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, named his running mate for next year’s presidential election: the chairman of Indonesia’s largest Islamic party. Muhaimin Iskandar leads the National Awakening Party (Partai … Read more

Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

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Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (right) and President Joko Widodo distribute cash assistance to vendors at Bululawang Market, Malang, East Java, July 24, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Prabowo Subianto Advertisement On Sunday, the Indonesian polling agency Indikator published the results of a survey asking 1,220 prospective voters who they are likely to support at next year’s presidential … Read more