Posts with tag: PDI-P
Proposed increased legislative threshold could backfire for its supporters
Elections, Politics, Top StoriesPolitical elites are pushing to raise the legislative threshold again. But they should consider the risks and unintended potential consequences of such a proposal.
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.
Quick counts suggest Jokowi has won. What happens next?
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Political parties, PoliticsPresident Joko Widodo appears to have won, but by a smaller margin than many predicted. Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir argues that preparations for 2024 could be critical for the constellation of power over the next five years.
Jokowi set to win: Melbourne experts respond
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Political parties, PoliticsAfter a long, bitter, but largely uneventful campaign, it looks like President Joko Widodo will be re-elected with about 55 per cent of the vote. University of Melbourne academics offer their early thoughts on the results.