Indonesian Politics

Edward Aspinall and Marcus Mietzner discuss what Jokowi's presidential wins means for the future of Indonesia's democracy.

How the New Mandala crew in Jakarta saw yesterday's announcement of official presidential election results.

What's happening down at the KPU?

Inaya Rakhmani looks at how innovative online initiatives may have increased transparency in the vote-counting process.

Alex Arifianto on why Muhammadiyah youth went all in for a Prabowo presidency.

Stephen Sherlock looks at the real effects of party fragmentation in the legislature

Justin Snyder compares the official campaign financing reports of Indonesia's two presidential contenders.

Stephen Sherlock in a 3 part series about what's up with the Indonesian legislature.

Edward Aspinall warns that observers need to be careful about potential vote rigging in Papua and West Papua provinces.

Rob Allyn, a media consultant to Prabowo in Indonesia's 2014 Presidential election, seeks to set the record straight

Roanne Von Voorst explores the mechanics of a Prabowo win on the banks of a Jakarta slum

Jacqui Baker asks whether, in Indonesia today, the police are politically neutral?

Menurut Ed Aspinall dan Marcus Mietzner, ada indikasi bahwa kubu Prabowo sengaja membingungkan masyarakat tentang hasil pilpres.

Andrew Thornley on separating the pollster wheat from the chaff

Edward Aspinall and Marcus Mietzner explain how Prabowo Subianto is trying to sow confusion and steal the election

The count may be in, but the contest isn't over, reports James Giggacher.

Angie Bexley has captured some stunning shots of voting in Yogyakarta.

Can Indonesia's new president counter oligarchy?

All eyes turn to Indonesia's General Electoral Commission

Some Indonesian voters are seeking divine intervention in today's presidential vote.

Virginia Hooker casts her keen eye over how art is depicting Indonesia's 2014 presidential elections.

A closer look at the religious dynamics of Prabowo’s coalition reveals that it may not be as it would seem, writes Greg Fealy.

Follow all the action as we cover Indonesia's 2014 presidential vote.

The story of Indonesia's 2014 elections - as told by New Mandala.