Indonesia

Indonesia’s presumed next president, Prabowo Subianto, who had been a leading contender in the February 14 presidential election, has been promoted to the rank of four-star general by the outgoing president, Joko Widodo, in a ceremony held on Wednesday. Prabowo, who is the current defense minister and a former special forces commander, had been dismissed from the military in 1998 …

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, held its presidential and legislative elections on February 14, 2024, amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic recession. The elections were contested by three candidates: Prabowo Subianto, the incumbent defense minister and former army general; Anies Baswedan, the former governor of Jakarta and a popular Islamist figure; and Ganjar Pranowo, the former governor of Central …

Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago and fourth most populous country, has been hit by a rare and devastating natural disaster: the first large-scale tornado in its history.  The tornado, which occurred on February 21, 2024, swept through the town of Sumedang in West Java province, injuring at least 33 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. The tornado was a shocking …

Australia, the neighboring country and strategic partner of Indonesia, has been telling Indonesia to improve its education system and outcomes, as part of its efforts to enhance the bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries. Australia has been providing various forms of assistance and support to Indonesia’s education sector, such as funding, scholarships, training, and policy advice. Australia has …

Prabowo Subianto, a former army general and the current defense minister of Indonesia, is widely expected to win the presidential election in 2024, according to the latest polls and surveys. Prabowo, who is 72 years old, is the leader of the Gerindra Party, and the running mate of President Joko Widodo, who is not eligible for a third term. Prabowo …

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, …