Indonesia

Explore our coverage of Indonesia’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video


Culture

What the left and right get wrong about imperialism

As accounts from Ukraine and Indonesia show, it is not just a Western sin, but it is a sin

Asia

In South-East Asia, the war in Gaza is roiling emotions

The governments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have responded very differently

By Invitation

Indonesia’s president-elect accuses the West of double standards

Valuing Ukrainian over Gazan lives is morally indefensible, says Prabowo Subianto

Asia

Asian “nepo babies” are dominating its politics

They are stunting growth, too

Asia

What will Prabowo Subianto’s foreign policy look like?

Indonesia’s new president wants his country to play a bigger role

Asia

Prabowo Subianto will be Indonesia’s next president

The controversial former general is unlikely to boost the country’s democratic credentials

The Economist explains

Who is Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s probable next president? 

The former general appears to have won the election, after rebranding himself as a cuddly character

The Economist reads

What to read about Indonesia

There’s much more to the country than Bali’s beaches, as these six books demonstrate

Video Explainer

Why you should worry about Indonesia’s election

The controversial figure is leading the polls in the world’s third-largest democracy

Graphic detail

Five reasons why Indonesia’s election matters

The vote on February 14th is more important than the world realises

Asia

A controversial general is likely to be Indonesia’s next leader

Prabowo Subianto looks unfit to govern the world’s third-largest democracy

Leaders

What Jokowi’s inglorious exit means for Indonesia

The outgoing president is playing kingmaker to a controversial ex-general

Finance and economics

The false promise of Indonesia’s economy

Presidential candidates vow to deliver 7% growth. Voters have heard it before

By Invitation

A presidential candidate sees daunting challenges at home and abroad

Indonesia can help keep peace in the Indo-Pacific, says Ganjar Pranowo 

Asia

TikTok is a key battleground in Indonesia’s election

Liberalism is under threat in the world’s third-largest democracy

Interactive Indonesian election 2024

Indonesia election tracker: Prabowo Subianto wins the presidency

Our poll tracker and guide to the candidates

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