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Is this coup the same as in 2006 and the others that preceded it? Or are there some important differences?

Indonesian guest writer Tonny examines Prabowo Subianto's ideological links to Indonesia's deadly race riots of May 1998.

Danau Tanu asks if the real Prabowo can please stand up.

Videos and photos of Sunday's political events in Jakarta, from New Mandala's Dom Berger and Liam Gammon.

As Prabowo Subianto closes the gap in Indonesia's two-horse presidential race, we examine his prospective presidency

Indonesia's third presidential debate on foreign affairs reveals a lack of worldly knowledge

Indonesia's standing on the world stage is likely to decline once President SBY leaves office, writes David Willis.

Menurut Edward Aspinall, Prabowo ialah ancaman terhadap demokrasi.

Will the new political strength of Indonesia's migrant worker class translate into better policies?

Simon Butt analyses the likelihood of Indonesia's presidential election going to a second round.

Ariane Utomo wonders whether love can conquer campaign divides?

Ross McLeod finds unexpected hope in the presidential candidates' policies on public sector reform.