Jokowi’s Manoeuvres in Defiance of Megawati Aimed at Consolidating Future Position
Max Lane
How does an outgoing president secure his political future without the usual party mechanism?

Max Lane
How does an outgoing president secure his political future without the usual party mechanism?
Joanne Lin
Joanne Lin looks at what the recent ASEAN High-Level Meetings have achieved and if ASEAN can indeed play a regional leadership role under Indonesia’s Chairmanship.
Julia Lau
Despite earlier misgivings about his overly domestic focus, President Joko Widodo’s recent trip to Australia underscores how he has matured as a statesman and improved bilateral ties with Indonesia’s southern neighbour. Indonesia’s growing middle power influence was illustrated by Widodo’s subsequent visit to Papua New Guinea.
Max Lane
A small new party is sticking to its ideological guns but will probably not make much of a dent in the established elite’s stranglehold on Indonesia’s electoral politics.
Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir
Many politicians eyeing Indonesia’s two top political jobs are performing the Hajj this year. While doing so might boost their political capital, it is unlikely to bag them an outright victory at next year’s polls.
Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan
The growth of Indonesia’s nickel industry must not be left unchecked. In crafting new policies, Indonesia must also prioritise stronger social and environmental safeguards.
Muhammad Fajar|Aninda Dewayanti
Youth organisations in Indonesia have attracted some attention to climate change issues. But they need to widen their reach into the country’s political parties to drive their green agenda forward.
Syafiq Hasyim
It is too early to tell if third-time presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto’s seeming moderate shift in campaign strategy and tone will bear fruit in 2024. But no harm in trying.
Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui
If Indonesia can leverage its advantages and summon the political will for committed change away from coal, a green and just transition will be within its grasp.
Burhanuddin Muhtadi
The incumbent president of Indonesia could tip the scales in the next election by sitting on the fence a little longer.