
The Democrat Party Split: Dynastic versus All-Party Politics
Max Lane
President Joko Widodo’s recent political gain comes at the cost of his predecessor.
Max Lane
President Joko Widodo’s recent political gain comes at the cost of his predecessor.
Syafiq Hasyim
President Jokowi Widodo’s cancellation of a presidential decree on alcohol investment underscores a long-running contestation between the powers of the state and sharia law.
A'an Suryana
High profile arrests expose the costs and corruption of Indonesian democracy.
Max Lane
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has called for criticism of his administration. He got more than he bargained for.
Max Lane
The opposition’s weakness means that the Indonesian president’s recent problems carry few political costs – for the moment.
Made Supriatma
Indonesia’s recent regional elections were generally successful. But they have also unmasked an interesting development – the pursuit of oligarchy by a president who was once dead set against it.
Manggi Habir
The end-of-year cabinet reshuffle sets the stage for the 2022 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
Max Lane
Indonesia’s 2024 presidential election is looming large on the horizon as Jokowi’s image wanes.
Hui Yew-Foong
Dynastic politics are still at work in Indonesia. While it provides an entry ticket into the political arena, it is no guarantee of success.
A'an Suryana
KPK’s arrest of a prominent minister is promising for KPK but not for the accommodation between President Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto.