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.