Indonesia's upcoming presidential election on February 14 is drawing international attention due to its potential impact on the country's economy, democracy, and foreign relations. Incumbent President Joko Widodo, who has overseen significant economic growth, is facing criticism for not fulfilling promises to challenge the country's elites. The election is seen as crucial for determining Indonesia's future trajectory and its role in global politics.
Indonesia's presidential election has high stakes for the US and China and their rivalry in the region https://t.co/2YVdilBwgl
Indonesia has been one of the world’s best-performing economies in recent years—but big challenges face its next president. These charts show why its election matters https://t.co/CjRnrj7YrY 👇
Although Indonesian President Joko Widodo secured reelection in 2019—largely due to his successful economic policy—he has failed in virtually every other policy area, writes @JoshKurlantzick. https://t.co/FoV9vsGRBi
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What’s at stake in Indonesia as the world’s third-largest democracy elects a new president? https://t.co/nfnem8LDJe
As Southeast Asia’s largest economy and third-largest democracy in the world, Indonesia’s elections are likely to have implications for global investors. Read more from Kim Catechis. https://t.co/Er1IV9xQSM
Indonesia's February 14 election marks a potential turning point in Southeast Asia’s most powerful state, likely determining its future relations with China and the United States, and the fate of the country’s own democracy, writes @JoshKurlantzick. https://t.co/UR99XTlpiJ
Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, has remade the country's modern economy. But as elections loom this week, who will be responsible for overseeing the next stage of Indonesia’s global ascent? https://t.co/gUXoAMZDDh https://t.co/wCIWae5LZB
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
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