Constitutional Court clears way for Jokowi dynasty

Constitutional Court clears way for Jokowi dynasty

At 36,the Indonesian president’s son has been too young to run for the presidency or vice-presidency but can now contest next February’s election.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies

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As 204 million vote to decide a new leader,their nation’s politicians will visit a shaman

As 204 million vote to decide a new leader,their nation’s politicians will visit a shaman

As Indonesians gear up to vote for a new president to succeed the outgoing Joko Widodo,age-old belief in spiritual forces persists.

  • byChris Barrett andKaruni Rompies
The ‘man-child of Asia’ is wiping diplomacy off the map

The ‘man-child of Asia’ is wiping diplomacy off the map

When China’s neighbours didn’t embrace its notorious “made-in-China map”,Xi Jinping cancelled several upcoming summit appearances.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Jakarta to spray water mist from high-rises as city chokes on air pollution

Jakarta to spray water mist from high-rises as city chokes on air pollution

President Joko Widodo – said to be battling his own cough exacerbated by the conditions – wants urgent intervention.

  • byLucy Cormack andKaruni Rompies
Australia’s most-needed security partner is next door. We just don’t show it

Australia’s most-needed security partner is next door. We just don’t show it

Our reception for the Indonesian president this week deserved much greater fanfare. Australia is in danger of missing a precious opportunity to build its place in the region.

  • byDavid Livingstone
Jokowi and Albanese hit it off,but the countries’ placid relationship is not perfect

Jokowi and Albanese hit it off,but the countries’ placid relationship is not perfect

The Australian and Indonesian leaders regularly speak on the phone,sorting out problems before they morph into crises,but economic ties remain anaemic.

  • byMatthew Knott
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Accelerated EV drive may give Australia-Indonesia future some grunt

Accelerated EV drive may give Australia-Indonesia future some grunt

Australia has lithium. Indonesia has nickel. EV batteries need both. Could this be the evolution of a beautiful friendship?

  • byPeter Hartcher
As Jokowi comes to visit Australia,he’ll make it easier for Indonesians to follow

As Jokowi comes to visit Australia,he’ll make it easier for Indonesians to follow

President Joko Widodo has long argued the tough Australian rules for Indonesian travellers were unfair and holding back connections between the nations.

  • byMatthew Knott
Widodo pushes for deal with Australia on electric vehicles

Widodo pushes for deal with Australia on electric vehicles

The Indonesian leader wants to join forces on producing electric vehicle batteries and hopes to seal a partnership as he meets Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

  • byChris Barrett
How a leader of 270 million people keeps the common touch

How a leader of 270 million people keeps the common touch

The Indonesian President invited us to join him on a tour of a traditional market in central Jakarta before he makes his first visit in three years to Australia next week.

  • byChris Barrett
‘Peace must be maintained’:Indonesia opens door to stronger ties with Australia

‘Peace must be maintained’:Indonesia opens door to stronger ties with Australia

Blindsided by the AUKUS subs deal,President Joko Widodo reveals how trust has been restored with Anthony Albanese in charge,but wants to take relations to the next level.

  • byChris Barrett