Indonesia

The dead have been drafted into worldly matters of the living and Indonesia's presidential race.

Rianne Subijanto asks, what are the would-be presidents trying to tell us?

The rise of Jokowi and Prabowo can be explained by SBY's inability to get things done and show leadership, writes Jeffrey A Winters.

Despite concerns over presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's democracy will be just fine, writes Elizabeth Pisani.

Despite protestations to the contrary, Prabowo is seeking a popular mandate just the once.

Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto responds to New Mandala regarding doubts about his commitment to democracy.

Menurut Edward Aspinall dan Marcus Mietzner, Prabowo berniat merombak sistem demokrasi yang dibangun di era pasca-Soeharto.

Dewi Cut reports on how architecture, and a mosque in Aceh, is influencing political candidates and their election messages.

A predicted Prabowo landslide victory in Aceh is not going to script, writes Jesse Grayman.

Indonesian democracy could die with a whimper and not a bang come 9 July, write Edward Aspinall and Marcus Mietzner.

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.

Why we should be worried that one candidate promises to roll back constitutional reforms.

Ed Aspinall says a Prabowo win 'carries major risks of serious authoritarian regression'.

Election, what election? Farish Noor wonders why Indonesia's neighbours just don't seem to care.