Indonesia

Prabowo Subianto, the former military general and the likely new president of Indonesia, has a dark and controversial past that haunts many families of the disappeared. Prabowo is accused of being responsible for the abduction, torture, and killing of several pro-democracy activists during the 1998 riots that led to the fall of the authoritarian regime of Suharto, his former father-in-law …

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy and fourth-most populous country, has elected Prabowo Subianto, a former army general accused of human rights violations, as its new president. Prabowo, who currently serves as the defense minister, defeated the incumbent president, Joko Widodo, in a close and contentious race that was marred by allegations of fraud and violence.  Prabowo’s victory marks a major …

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy and fourth-most populous country, is preparing to hold its presidential and legislative elections on February 14, 2024. The elections are considered the largest and most complex single-day elections in the world, as more than 205 million voters will cast their ballots for over 300,000 candidates across 20,000 administrative posts The elections will also be a …

Generative AI, or artificial intelligence that can create original and realistic content, such as text, images, audio, and video, is transforming the way political campaigns are conducted in Indonesia. From generating catchy slogans and posters, to producing fake news and deep fakes, generative AI is being used by candidates and parties to influence voters and gain an edge over their …

China is a rising global power that has been increasing its political, economic, and cultural influence in the world, especially in Asia. China has been using various strategies and tools to shape and spread its narratives and perspectives, and to counter and challenge the narratives and perspectives of its rivals and critics, such as the United States, the European Union, …

The 2024 presidential election in Indonesia is shaping up to be a tight race between two prominent candidates: Anies Baswedan, the current governor of Jakarta, and Prabowo Subianto, the former defense minister and leader of the opposition party Gerindra. Both candidates have strong support bases and political alliances, but also face significant challenges and controversies. One of the most contentious …

Indonesia is scheduled to hold its 2024 presidential election on Feb 14, 2024, which will determine the successor of President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, who is on his second and final term. The election is expected to be a tight and heated contest, as three prominent candidates have emerged to vie for the presidency. The candidates are: Prabowo …

Pornography is a controversial and divisive issue in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, where the consumption and production of pornographic materials are illegal and punishable by law.  The debate over pornography has been reignited recently, as the government has intensified its efforts to block and censor online porn sites, and as some religious and social groups have staged protests …

The 2024 presidential election in Indonesia is heating up, as the three main contenders, Prabowo Subianto, Ganjar Pranowo, and Anies Baswedan, are vying for the support of various groups and segments of voters. One of the most influential and sought-after groups is the Islamic organization, which consists of various religious and social institutions that represent the interests and values of …

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, is facing a dilemma as he prepares for the 2024 presidential election, which will mark the end of his second and final term.  Jokowi has to decide whether to endorse a successor from his ruling coalition, or to remain neutral and respect the democratic process. His choice could have significant implications for …