Advertisement Indonesia’s Constitutional Court yesterday upheld the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates, while carving out an exception for those who have held or been elected as regional leaders. The decision paves the way for the son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to run for vice president at next year’s election … Read more
Advertisement Imagine this scenario: an Indonesian company is drilling for oil within its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, when the platform is suddenly swarmed by Chinese navy and coast guard vessels. Not far away, there is a U.S. Navy ship, perhaps on a routine patrol through contested waters. What does the Indonesian … Read more
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
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
Advertisement The events of May 1998 form an indelible chapter in Indonesia’s history, marked by profound struggle and heart-wrenching grief, which continues to resonate in Indonesians’ hearts and collective memories. Although it saw the toppling of the Suharto regime after 32 years in power, this significant turning point came at a huge price. Even after … Read more
Advertisement When Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo appointed his two-time presidential rival Prabowo Subianto as Minister of Defense in 2019, there were many skeptics. Prabowo ran a divisive campaign, and analysts wondered whether he would faithfully execute Jokowi’s agenda. But as he prepares for a third presidential run, Prabowo can campaign on a record of … Read more