Posts with tag: Joko Widodo
Is Jokowi still a political force?
Analysis, PoliticsTwo weeks after leaving the State Palace and transferring his official position to President Prabowo Subianto, it looks like Jokowi is not retiring from politics, as he once claimed he planned to do.
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.
From man of the people to elite dynasty builder: Indonesia at Melbourne looks back at Jokowi’s 10 years in power
ReviewWe look back at the critical moments in Jokowi’s presidency through some of the articles written by our authors to make sense of what seems to be an inglorious end to his 10 years in power.
Jokowi’s 10-year presidency: a tragedy for Indonesia’s democracy?
AnalysisFor some, Jokowi’s biggest legacy may be the greater economic prosperity he promoted. For others it may be Nusantara, the new capital city project in East Kalimantan that he launched. But his longest lasting legacy may be the damage he has done to democracy.
For Prabowo, Gibran’s online past is less of a problem than his offline future
Analysis, Elections, PoliticsA troll social media account under the name of Fufufafa in Indonesia’s oldest chat forum, Kaskus, has sparked speculation about the relationship dynamics between president-elect Prabowo Subianto and vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
Talking Indonesia: building the new capital
Infrastructure, Talking Indonesia, Urban planningIndonesia's planned new capital, Nusantara, has set high standards of design and sustainability. Will it be able to deliver on its promises? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Associate Professor Eka Permanasari in Talking Indonesia.
Democracy won’t be making the move to Indonesia’s new capital
Law, Politics, Top StoriesResidents in Indonesia's new capital will not be able to vote for their own local government.
How can Australia make sure its economic partnership with Indonesia works – for both countries?
Economy, Foreign Policy, Law, Top StoriesPrime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Indonesia was a good sign for the implementation of Australia's free trade agreement with Indonesia. But there is still a lot of work to do.
Jokowi's bicycle diplomacy
Foreign Policy, PoliticsWhen President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo invited Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a bike ride around the Presidential Palace, many Australians were surprised. But bicycles have long been part of Jokowi's image crafting strategy.