Born to rule; trained to fight; determined to win
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedA former special forces commander with noble lineage but a past with allegations of human rights abuses, Prabowo Subianto is reinventing himself as a champion of the people as he campaigns to be the next Indonesian President. By Helen Pausacker
Jokowi's journey: From poverty to political heights
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedFrom humble beginnings, presidential frontrunner Joko Widodo has made his "can do" reputation first in business and then in politics. Helen Pausacker explores the history that has shaped him.
Follow the money: Indonesian political parties and democracy
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedAs political campaigns become more slick, the price of party success skyrockets, encouraging corruption. Thomas Reuter explores how this plays out in Indonesia, and suggests some solutions.
And they're off: Runners declared in two-horse race
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedWith only two candidates in the field, and their running mates and coalitions finally declared, Lily Yulianti Farid provides a formguide to the race to the Presidential Palace. Image: Getty
Race to the Palace turns into the home straight
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedFavourite Joko Widodo's run to the Presidential Palace appears to be on track. Professor Tim Lindsey explains why Australians should be hoping that he doesn't stumble. Photo: Flickr/Danuprimanto https://flic.kr/p/68ZuxP (link is external)
Frost settling on fracturing relationship
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedPoor handling of spying revelations and a unilateral ‘stop the boats’ policy have aroused Indonesian ire. Icy relations seem set to endure with PM Abbott's decision not to go to Bali. Tim Lindsey explains.
Blurring the lines: When TV drama meets raw ambition
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedIndonesia's politically ambitious media moguls have not been shy of exploiting their platforms and connections in their own interests. But audiences - and voters - are not amused. Lily Yulianti Farid.
Echo of history in Jokowi's 'mental revolution'
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedPresidential frontrunner 'Jokowi' is urging a "mental revolution" to a more optimistic, self-sustaining, self-believing Indonesia, invoking the language and ideas of the Sukarno era, observes Katharine McGregor.
Indonesian Twitterati potent - but mind the digital divide
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedIndonesians are among the most enthusiastic users of social media in the world, and their tweets and posts are having a powerful effect on the 2014 election. But candidates seduced by virtual campaigning still risk losing critical constituencies, argues Ismail Fahmi.