2019 Presidential Election 2 - Indonesia at Melbourne

To achieve real representation, women need more power in political parties

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Gender, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics

In the legislative election on Wednesday, 40% of candidates will be women. Julia Ikasarana and Mia Novitasari take a closer look at the state of women’s representation in Indonesian politics.

Indonesia goes to the polls: rematch or replay?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis

In the 2014 elections, one of Joko Widodo's key advantages was that he was not Prabowo Subianto. This time around, writes Professor Tim Lindsey, Prabowo’s main advantage is simply that he is not Jokowi.

Talking Indonesia: will the 2019 elections be fair?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Elections, Political parties, Politics, Talking Indonesia

Has the Indonesian electoral roll been manipulated? Have the civil service and security forces been mobilised in support of particular candidates? Dr Dave McRae chats to Titi Anggraini and Dr Fritz Edward Siregar about these claims and more in Talking Indonesia.

Ahead of the second debate, get the lowdown on infrastructure under Jokowi

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Corruption, Elections, Infrastructure, Policies, Policy in Focus

Jokowi’s government has spent big on infrastructure over the past five years. Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan takes a look at where the money has come from, and where some – but not all – of it has gone.

The power of emak-emak: empowering or patronising Indonesian women?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Gender, Politics

Both pairs of presidential candidates are targeting women voters, and seeking to capitalise on "the power of emak-emak". Dr Dina Afrianty writes that while historically many women saw the term emak as empowering, its recent use by politicians is far less complimentary.

Talking Indonesia: the road to 2019

2019 Indonesian Elections, Elections, Politics, Talking Indonesia

Much has changed in the political landscape since Joko "Jokowi" Widodo faced off against Prabowo Subianto in the 2014 Presidential Election. In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Dave McRae talks to Associate Professor Marcus Mietzner about how these changes might affect the 2019 presidential race.

Talking Indonesia: Chinese investment

Economy, Talking Indonesia

What does the trade and investment relationship between China and Indonesia actually look like? Will the issue of Chinese investment damage Jokowi’s electoral prospects? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Dr Siwage Dharma Negara in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

What might Jokowi’s vice presidential pick mean for religious freedom?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Human Rights, Politics, Religion

President Joko Widodo surprised many when he selected Islamic cleric Ma'ruf Amin as his vice presidential running mate. Dr Budhy Munawar Rachman looks at Ma'ruf's record at the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) and writes that if the pair are elected, things could become a lot worse for religious minorities.

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