'Jokowi Effect' working its magic in the final polls
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedOn the eve of the poll that matters, Dave McRae reflects on the campaign and attitudes of Indonesian voters as they head to the ballot box.
A clean sweep for Megawati and Jokowi?
2014 Indonesian Elections, Archived, UncategorizedIndonesia has had a series of minority governments since the fall of Soeharto in 1998, but former President Megawati Soekarnoputri’s party, PDI-P, might just emerge from tomorrow’s legislative elections closer to winning the first majority…
A successor to SBY?
2014 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, ArchivedProfessor Tim Lindsey spoke with ABC Radio National's Phillip Adams on (link is external)Late Night Live (link is external) about who may succeed current President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Jokowi Dan Basuki - 1D parody hits popularity high note
2014 Indonesian Elections, ArchivedIn 2012, back when Joko Widodo was campaigning to be Governor of Jakarta, a slick music clip captured the frustrations of young voters in a crowded city, and helped build the image of the now Presidential frontrunner.