ASEAN centrality gets an Australian touch-up
The ASEAN-Australia special summit showcased the value that Australia places on Southeast Asia - but more can be done, both…
Prabowo and Jokowi on a unity ticket to dampen election criticism
Prabowo Subianto won an unprecedented victory in last month's Indonesian election, but the conduct of the campaign created concerns about…
Democracy can be an asset to Indonesia’s economic transformation
Indonesia's new president, likely to be Prabowo Subianto, will need to put in place unfashionable reforms to ensure Indonesia's economy…
Prabowo aims for a hole in one in this week’s Indonesian elections
As Prabowo Subianto looks set to win in the Indonesian election, a significant mandate could shape the political persona he…
Jokowi is now Indonesia’s kingmaker
Indonesian President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo has completely transformed from a mere party official to one of Indonesia’s most powerful kingmakers.…
Indonesia’s election bears the signs of weakening democracy
Indonesia’s democratic decline accelerates as key accountability institutions weaken and the country falls into the grips of dynastic succession, writes…
Indonesian voters keep their eyes on winning the home game
Author: Editorial Board, ANU The parochial focus of electorates is often lamented because it’s a supposed barrier to governments’ embrace…
A yellow card for Indonesia’s presidential frontrunner
Author: Liam Gammon, ANU If you enjoy watching opposing teams fight each other to a scoreless draw, soccer’s the sport…
The Widodo family: Indonesia’s newest political dynasty?
Author: Jemma Purdey, Australia-Indonesia Centre As the first Indonesian president in the post-Reformasi era not from the political, military or…
The Indonesian economy in turbulent times
Authors: Hal Hill, ANU and Dionisius Narjoko, ERIA Jakarta The year 2022 got off to a relatively optimistic start for…