A victory for Jokowi and dynastic politics? Experts weigh in on Indonesia’s 2024 regional elections
Analysis, ElectionsAs the dust settles on the electoral contestations, we ask experts for their initial assessments of different aspects of the elections.
It takes two to tango: Why dynastic politics is on the rise in Indonesia
Analysis, Elections, PoliticsIt is suggested here that the emergence of political dynasties, including Jokowi’s, has been facilitated by Indonesian voters’ indifferent, if not even supportive, attitude towards dynastic politics.
Dynastic politics: Indonesia’s new normal
Elections, PoliticsMore than 100 dynastic politicians are set to compete in the 2020 regional head elections. Yoes C Kenawas examines the roots of the problem and what can be done about it.
In defence of Indonesia’s dull presidential debates
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, PoliticsThe first three leadership debates have been derided as 'uninteresting, stiff and scripted'. But Yoes C Kenawas writes that despite their weaknesses, the debates are important rituals for maintaining Indonesian democracy.