The victory for President Joko Widodo, a moderate technocrat, was a repudiation of the sort of nationalist and faith politics that have brought strongmen to power around globe.
Author: HANNAH BEECH and MUKTITA SUHARTONO
Indonesia Says It Foiled Plot to Detonate Bombs via Wi-Fi
The alleged plot highlights advances in bomb-making in a country with a history of militant activity tied to the Islamic State and other extremist groups.
Faith Politics on the Rise as Indonesian Islam Takes a Hard-Line Path
Before the presidential vote this week, Indonesian candidates are polishing their religious credentials to appeal to a growing conservative populace.
Between Two Boeing Crashes, Days of Silence and Mistrust
After the crash of a Lion Air 737 Max 8 jet in Indonesia, information largely went unshared as involved parties went into a defensive crouch, a Times investigation found.
As Thai Pro-Military Party Celebrates Election Lead, So Do Its Opponents
After molding Thailand’s democracy since its coup in 2014, the military appears poised to consolidate power after an election in which notable irregularities were reported.
In Thai Elections, Military Party Takes the Lead, Upending Polls
The populist party that most polls had forecast to win was in second place behind the military’s proxy party, likely cementing the army’s status as the country’s dominant political force.
Lion Air Crash Families Say They Were Pressured to Sign No-Suit Deal
After the new 737 Max 8 jet went down in Indonesia, relatives of the victims say the airline is trying to buy their silence with a deal that also protected Boeing.
Confusion, Then Prayer, in Cockpit of Doomed Lion Air Jet
Indonesian investigators described the sounds emanating from the cockpit as the flight crew fought to take control of a plane that seemed almost magnetically propelled toward earth.
Thai Political Party That Nominated King’s Sister Is Dissolved
The constitutional court said the Thai Raksa Chart Party had committed “hostile acts” toward the monarchy by nominating a member of the royal family as a candidate for prime minister.
‘Spend the Minimum’: After Crash, Lion Air’s Safety Record Is Back in Spotlight
Employees and officials say that long before the deadly crash of Lion Air Flight 610, the Indonesian carrier prioritized rapid growth and political clout over safety.