Democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia’s largest country will set a poor example for the region.

A cross-party consensus on India's foreign policy trajectory raises the chances of Andhra Pradesh gaining diplomatic prominence in future summits and foreign investments.

Prabowo signalled that he will continue Jokowi's work, but Jakarta and Beijing remain at odds over the South China Sea.

The incoming president’s ambition may be hostage to the influence of some big ministerial names.

While the incoming leader wants to focus on the future, the clues to his likely approach all lie in the past.

Insights into the presidential candidates’ thinking can be found in many places – even from afar.

People exchanges between the two countries will deepen the economic partnership, regardless of leadership change.

Prabowo Subianto was tested in an area where he should be commanding – defence and international affairs.

Gen Zs, Millennials, TikTok and climate change: it’s going to be a numbers game for next year’s presidential candidates.

The Indonesian president is intent on leaving a legacy – another term in office might help him get there.

The taint of riots shouldn’t undermine what was a free, fair and peaceful election.

Regardless of who prevails at the ballot box on Wednesday, big regional and global issues await to test the victor.

Not somebody with humble beginnings, the rapid rise of Prabowo Subianto’s running mate also shows his future ambition.

Joko Widodo’s political promises to address the crimes of the past have proven hollow ­– and any change seems unlikely.

<p>A clearly enamoured new grandfather, the Indonesian President also rebranded himself alongside a happy toddler.</p>

Gender quotas are a popular means of affirmative action but the number of female parliamentarians remains meagre.

The second presidential debate revealed that rural and infrastructure policies will remain largely the same.

The televised debates bring the campaign to a country that has only been practising democracy for 20 years.

Prabowo may want a rematch with Jokowi, but there’s no reason that Baswedan must toe the line.