Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, is gearing up for its presidential and legislative elections on February 14. Jakarta legislative candidate Francine Widjojo is using her campaign to address animal cruelty. The elections are pivotal as they conclude Joko Widodo's term, who has been both lauded for economic growth and criticized for authoritarianism. Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general with an appalling human-rights record, is favored to win. His potential presidency is contentious, casting doubt on the future of Indonesia's democracy, which has been resilient since the Suharto era. The election results could also influence Indonesia's economic strategies, notably its business ties to China, and have already unsettled Indonesian markets. As Indonesia holds vast potential, the upcoming election is a critical test for its democracy and its role in Asia.
Indonesia will hold one of the world's biggest one-day elections next week -- a mind-boggling feat that involves shifting votes by boat, plane and horseback across the vast archipelago of more than 278 million people. ➡️ https://t.co/Ic7GLoSLBz https://t.co/s89lExVBQW
Joko Widodo ascended to Indonesia’s presidency in 2014 as a breath of fresh air. But by failing to entrench Indonesia’s democracy, even as he has strengthened its economy, he leaves behind a rotten smell https://t.co/EbLMsxXHCa 👇
Indonesia will not be an American ally any time soon, but a Prabowo Subianto victory in the upcoming presidential elections could help Washington ensure that Jakarta remains safely non-aligned. https://t.co/ZRspurVHWI via @jordanmcgillis
Gen. Prabowo of Indonesia,who made his name through abduction,torture & massacre mused to me about becoming "a fascist dictator"& called himself "the Americans' fair-haired boy."Now with the help of the state apparatus,he is on the verge of the presidency. https://t.co/vDpXigcwIQ
Prabowo: “Indonesia is not ready for democracy.” He praised a coup in Pakistan and mused about making a similar move in Indonesia. “Do I have the guts?” he asked. Am I ready to be called a fascist dictator?” https://t.co/VD2OAZz0fd
Indonesia has all the right ingredients to make it one of the most influential countries in Asia. Ahead of its election on Wednesday, four charts and a map illustrate the country’s huge potential https://t.co/3uVcEeLeip 👇
Indonesia’s outgoing president is playing kingmaker to Prabowo Subianto—a former general with an appalling human-rights record. His election tactics are a worrying augury for Indonesia, and an unworthy end to the president’s tenure https://t.co/HGEENzF3SK 👇
Indonesia State Apparatus Is Preparing to Throw Election to a Notorious Massacre General https://t.co/YKuW5czMR4 by @AllanNairn14 https://t.co/YKuW5czMR4
In a lead-up to the election that hasn't been drama free, the world's third-largest democracy Indonesia will head to the polls to elect its next leader – and that has rattled Indonesian markets. This and more business stories to look out for in coming week https://t.co/KJfnmAyHsh https://t.co/Maj1D6ISl2
Days before Indonesians vote for their first new president in a decade, opinion polls favor an ex-general bent on continuing an economic strategy anchored on business ties to China https://t.co/pL9AFJQFZZ
Indonesia election: An 'impossible' country tests its hard-won democracy https://t.co/rsj9NS1BuY
The third-biggest democracy will soon vote for a new leader. These charts illustrate why Indonesia’s election is more important than the world realises https://t.co/vkRMIqG36t 👇
Joko Widodo is leaving Indonesia’s presidency less creditably than he entered it. A decade ago he swept to power on a promise to defy his country’s elites. But instead of beating the power brokers, Jokowi has joined them https://t.co/7SrOsDORCI Photo: Getty Images https://t.co/3e75B4F1pl
It’s wonderful to be back in Indonesia, reflecting on the journey it has made since the end of the Suharto era. Many Indonesians are rightly worried about the future of their democracy, yet it is still an impressive achievement after its difficult birth. https://t.co/BNXfP8s3TI
A controversial general looks likely to be Indonesia’s next leader. He also looks unfit to govern the world’s third-largest democracy https://t.co/FzrMYhJuqv 👇
Joko Widodo has helped make Indonesia one of the best-performing economies in recent years. But this progress has come about in spite of the outgoing president’s authoritarian instincts, which his preferred successor seems likely to emulate https://t.co/yNakem5JVA 👇
My latest @CityJournal on Indonesia's February 14 presidential election—and why it matters for America: https://t.co/RwohPLZscR
Indonesian Francine Widjojo is hitting the campaign trail with cats and treats in hand to run as a Jakarta legislative candidate and raise awareness of animal cruelty along the way. Indonesia will hold presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14 https://t.co/VkJTN2AUOn https://t.co/tkxw84f6VQ