Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Prabowo’s Landslide Win: The Influence of Jokowi’s Endorsement

The Indonesian presidential election took place on 14 February 2024, with Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's defence minister and former army general, winning a landslide victory. Indikator Politik predicted that Prabowo had won 58% of the votes, surpassing the 50% threshold required...
Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Will Prabowo face a runoff in Indonesian presidential election?

Indonesian presidential polls may face a runoff due to the lack of support for frontrunner Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Support for the pair is stagnating at 46-47%, making a runoff in June a possibility. A...
Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Indonesia’s Presidential Frontrunner: A Defense Chief Evaluation

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, leading the polls for the upcoming presidential vote, has received mixed reviews from experts for his role in leading the country's defense and security sectors. However, he has shown seriousness and vision by following a...
Prabowo Subianto-Indonesia

Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto Extends Lead in Presidential Race

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, have widened their lead in the 2024 presidential race, according to a survey conducted by Indikator Politik. Indonesia's president's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, won 46.7% of the vote, while...
Gibran Rakabuming Raka (center), the mayor of Solo (Surakarta) and eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, greets Pro-Jokowi volunteers at the Projo National Meeting at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Indonesia’s Political Elite

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to its ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the February 2024 general election. The court, consisting of eight justices, unanimously dismissed the...
Indonesia police

What challenges does Indonesia’s new anti-graft chief face in light of the alleged extortion scandal?

Indonesia's anti-corruption agency, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), has appointed Nawawi Pomolango as interim commissioner after the suspension of the previous chief over allegations of extortion. Nawawi takes over after police named ex-commissioner Firli Bahuri as a suspect in a...
Indonesia Army

Indonesia’s Lawmakers Approve Jokowi Ally as Military Chief

Indonesia's parliament has approved Gen. Agus Subiyanto as the new military chief, despite concerns from civil society groups that the departing president is attempting to retain power by enscancing loyalists in top positions. The military has a long history of...
Rohingya

Rohingya Boats Find Shelter in Indonesia’s Aceh Region

Up to 525 Rohingya refugees have been allowed to disembark in western Indonesia's Aceh province after three boats landed there after weeks at sea. 250 people on a boat reached the province's coast but were pushed back by villagers before...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo

Can Jokowi Swing the Vote in Indonesia’s Presidential Election?

Prabowo Subianto has chosen Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the current mayor of Solo and the son of President Jokowi, as his running mate for the 2024 presidential race. The Constitutional Court relaxed the age limit for vice presidential candidates, and Kaesang...
BRICS

Indonesia’s Strategy: Prioritizing Autonomy Instead of BRICS Membership

Indonesia has been a potential BRICS member since 2011, with the country's potential to become one of the top five economies by 2045 and a leading power in Southeast Asia. However, Indonesia was not among the six countries selected from...
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