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Presidential Race 3 years ago

Reverse political ageism?

Whatever the age minimum for the presidency is, we need to have strong and transparent reasons for setting it.

Academia 3 years ago

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Library can enhance literacy for political information

Enhancing literacy is urgent in the era of democracy where the voice of every single person counts toward defining the future of our society.

Economy 3 years ago

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Candidates must understand economy when it matters most, businesses say

As the general election draws closer and political parties seek to consolidate behind popular names, Indonesian businesses have expressed concern that the economy may not be top of mind for any of the current presidential hopefuls based on their backgrounds.

Academia 3 years ago

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The rise of the young religious progressives or hidden conservatism?

In evaluating government institutions, people from different age groups show similar patterns, including that they seem to put the highest trust in the country’s military.

Economy 3 years ago

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Challenges to the next president in 2024

Next year on Oct. 20, based on the schedule provided by the General Elections Commission (KPU), we will have a new president to replace the incumbent Joko “Jokowi" Widodo.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Thai ruling party names deputy PM as main election candidate

The army-backed Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) gave the 77-year-old former army chief the nod as unofficial campaigning gathers momentum -- although no polling date has yet been announced.

Editorial 3 years ago

Democratic legacy

Jokowi’s electoral muscle could easily be interpreted as a challenge not just to his own political party, the PDI-P, but also to the whole party system as a key democratic institution.

Academia 4 years ago

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Will Albanese’s unlikely victory be likely in Indonesia?

Looking ahead to the 2024 presidential election, the status quo looks to remain unchanged, as all the potential leading candidates are Javanese or of Javanese descent.

Politics 4 years ago

Civil groups raise concern over active policeman's Komnas HAM candidacy

As the selection of the next commissioners of the national rights watchdog begins, civil groups have raised concern that an active senior policeman is among the long-listed candidates.

Academia 4 years ago

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2024 election: Who’s got the ticket to ride? But voters care

Get ready for another two-horse race come 2024, with the only difference being that one of the horses might be an entirely new name. Just don't bet on it.

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