More than 100 million people are expected to vote. The country is a vibrant democracy, but some fear it risks sliding back toward a dark past.
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Presidential Favorite in Indonesia Stirs Fears of ‘Death of Democracy’
Although he dons different personas, the strongman bona fides of Prabowo Subianto date to when Indonesia was a dictatorship led by his former father-in-law.
Presidential Favorite in Indonesia Stirs Fears of ‘Death of Democracy’
Although he dons different personas, the strongman bona fides of Prabowo Subianto date back to when Indonesia was a dictatorship ruled by his former father-in-law.
In Indonesia, Democracy or Dynasty?
Critics say that hard-won progress toward democracy in Indonesia has been backsliding under Joko Widodo, a two-term president who was once a political outsider.
Biden Strengthens Ties With Indonesia Despite Tensions Over the War in Gaza
Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, visited the White House and appealed to President Biden to call for a cease-fire. Mr. Biden focused instead on their new strategic partnership.
The Plan to Build a New Capital
Jakarta is sinking, and Indonesia’s president has chosen to move the capital. The Times accompanied him on a tour.
Two Acquittals and One 18-Month Sentence in Indonesia Soccer Disaster
The defendants, all police officers, were charged with criminal negligence in connection with the October stampede that killed 135 people.
China and the U.S. Are Wooing Indonesia, and Beijing Has the Edge
The resource-laden nation of nearly 300 million is a big prize in the strategic battle between the United States and China for influence in Asia.
In New Law, Indonesia Criminalizes Sex Outside of Marriage
Parliament also approved a law that criminalizes criticism of the government, delivering a blow to the country’s progressive reputation.
Would You Pay $1,000 to See the World’s Biggest Lizards?
Indonesia wants to make it vastly more expensive to see the country’s famous Komodo dragons. The local tourism industry is up in arms.