Indonesian Politics

Experts from Indonesia and around the world reflect on the SBY decade.

Indonesia’s ban of ISIS was motivated by more than fear of returning fighters, writes Dominic Berger.

Indonesia's democracy may be safe, but the economic good times aren't set to roll on, writes Hamish McDonald.

The scrapping of direct elections for local officials in Indonesia won't have that profound an effect, writes Michael Buehler.

Ray Yen captures some of the colour and drama from the ruling confirming Jokowi's victory.

Maxensius Tri Sambodo goes local and looks at the potential impact of the village fund on Jokowi's presidency.

VIDEO: Can a cash-strapped Jokowi deliver on his election promises?

Images from Yogyakarta as Indonesia celebrates Independence Day.

Jokowi's personal vision of what ails Indonesia and how it can be cured may be flawed, warns David Henley.

Disputes from the legislative election in April offer hints about how it will deal with the presidential election result

Jokowi has to overcome three immediate economic challenges, write Stephen Howes and Robin Davies

New polling shows there's little evidence the electorate divided on the question of democracy.

Removing all energy subsidies would free up much needed cash for Indonesia, write Stephen Howes and Robin Davies.

There's still a lot of the old order in Indonesia's democracy and political parties, writes Stephen Sherlock

Sandeep Ray contrasts the very different outcomes from elections in two of the world's largest democracies.

The Yudhoyono years are a mix of good outcomes and bad policy, write Stephen Howes and Robin Davies.

Ross Tapsell looks at the result of Indonesia's presidential election with Ariel Heryanto and Edward Aspinall.

Gerry Van Klinken on the limits and possibilities of a Jokowi presidency.

Why Jokowi's election win matters and what comes next for Indonesia's seventh president.

Wawan Mas’udi charts Joko Widodo’s meteoric rise from furniture maker to president

Angie Bexley with a selection of choice shots from Idul Fitri.

Stephen Sherlock examines what the controversial MD3 bill says about Indonesia's upcoming parliament.

Indonesia presidential election result good news for Australia, says expert.

There are good reasons to treat the Prabowo camp's claims of massive voter fraud with caution.