Prabowo Subianto Widens Lead in Latest Indonesia Election Polls

Prabowo Subianto Widens Lead in Latest Indonesia Election Polls

In the latest batch of opinion polling on Indonesia’s upcoming election, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has opened up a significant lead over his closest rivals ahead of the opening of the official campaign period. In the latest poll by Indikator Politik Indonesia, released on Sunday, Prabowo was the preferred selection of 40.6 percent of respondents, … Read more

Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the 2024 Indonesian Elections

Artificial Intelligence, Disinformation, and the 2024 Indonesian Elections

The 2024 Indonesian elections will take place at a technological watershed, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning poised to play an influential role. As Indonesia readies itself for this crucial electoral contest, there is both excitement about AI’s possibilities and concern about its potential misuses. This article delves into how AI might reshape the … Read more

Indonesia’s Bharatayudha: The Unraveling Alliance Between Jokowi and the PDI-P

Indonesia’s Bharatayudha: The Unraveling Alliance Between Jokowi and the PDI-P

As the political horizon of Indonesia’s 2024 election emerges, the stage is set for a confrontation that mirrors the epic Bharatayudha, not in terms of physical conflict but as a battle for the soul and direction of a nation’s leadership. “Bharatayudha,” the Javanese adaptation of the Indian Mahabharata epic, symbolizes a “total war” – an … Read more

Indonesian Chief Justice Dismissed for ‘Serious’ Ethics Violation

Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition

Indonesian Defense Minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, left, and his vice presidential running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, on a campaign poster produced by Partai Gelora Indonesia. Credit: Partai Gelora Indonesia The chief justice of Indonesia’s Constitutional Court was dismissed from his post after an ethics council yesterday found him guilty of committing a “serious … Read more

Indonesia’s Dramatic Turn Toward Semi-Authoritarianism and Dynastic Politics

Indonesia’s Dramatic Turn Toward Semi-Authoritarianism and Dynastic Politics

The impulse for building a political dynasty can be strong, especially in authoritarian states and even more so in dictatorships.  In a dictatorship where power is concentrated in one individual or clan, such as the Kim family in North Korea, a leader invariably puts a premium on loyalty and hence places trusted family members in … Read more

Indonesian Presidential Candidates Call on President to Remain Neutral

Indonesian Presidential Candidates Call on President to Remain Neutral

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (second from left) has lunch with presidential candidates (from left) Ganjar Pranowo, Prabowo Subianto, and Anies Baswedan at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 30, 2023. Credit: Facebook/Presiden Joko Widodo Advertisement Two of Indonesia’s three presidential candidates have called on President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to remain neutral in the run-up … Read more

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court to Investigate Ethics Complaints Regarding Election Ruling

Indonesian School Head Charged With Blasphemy Over Unorthodox Teachings

ASEAN Beat | Politics | Southeast Asia Complainants allege that last week’s ruling, which paved the way for President Joko Widodo’s 36-year-old son to run in next year’s election, was politically motivated. Advertisement Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has set up a panel to investigate accusations of bias and nepotism against itself, after a court ruling that allowed President Joko “Jokowi” … Read more

Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

Explaining Indonesia’s Political Stability

Advertisement One aspect of Indonesian politics that baffles both foreign and domestic observers is its enduring political stability. Some critics assert that this stability rests on a fragile, illiberal democratic foundation. However, others openly commend the country for its improbable resilience, especially in the aftermath of the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997-1998. One political scientist, … Read more

Prabowo Maintains Narrow Lead in Indonesian Presidential Polls

Indonesian Court to Rule on Petition Seeking Change to Electoral System

Advertisement Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto maintains a narrow lead over his two rivals as campaigning for the country’s February election begins to heat up, according to two new public opinion polls. A survey conducted by the local pollster Indikator Politik released on Friday showed Prabowo, a former general who serves as defense minister, commanding … Read more

Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition

Gibran in the Spotlight: Where Jokowi’s Legacy Meets Prabowo’s Ambition

Advertisement Yesterday’s announcement that Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, will serve as the vice-presidential running-mate of Prabowo Subianto,  chairman of the Greater Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), has stirred the political cauldron in Indonesia. This significant move raises questions about democracy, dynastic politics, and youth representation in the archipelago’s political … Read more