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Tue, 04/30/2019 - 04:03

Indonesia Charts Two Soft Courses to Contain China

Expanding Chinese maritime interests in the Indian and Pacific oceans have emerged as a foreign policy priority across the region with Indonesia

In this June 23, 2016 file photo released by the Indonesian Presidential Office, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, third right, accompanied by Indonesian officials on navy warship KRI Imam Bonjol, at the Natuna Islands, Indonesia.

Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:16

East Asia Pacific

Sandiaga Emerges From Defeat in Indonesian Election as Presidential Material

As Indonesia’s presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto stood on stage claiming a victory in this year’s general elections that few could believe

Indonesia's presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech to declare election victory as his running mate Sandiaga Uno stands next to him in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 18, 2019.

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 04:40

East Asia Pacific

Indonesians Vote Amid Tight Security

Indonesians voted in national and regional elections Wednesday with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo widely expected to win a second term.

Indonesian election workers dressed in superhero costumes register voters at a polling station in Surabaya, April 17, 2019.

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 09:20

East Asia Pacific

Indonesia Readies for Presidential Vote

Indonesia has entered the final stage of a three-day cooling down period before Wednesday’s national election, with officials removing political

Indonesia's incumbent presidential candidate addresses to supporters during a campaign rally at Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 13, 2019 in this photo taken by Antara Foto.

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 06:55

East Asia Pacific

Islam Underlines Indonesian Election But that Doesn’t Make it a Threat

The former general Prabowo Subianto desperately wants to be the next president of Indonesia.

An official prepares ballot boxes before their distribution to polling stations in a warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, Apr. 15, 2019.

Sat, 04/13/2019 - 18:25

East Asia Pacific

Indonesia's Jokowi Favored for Re-election

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, facing Gen.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, right, delivers a speech with running mate Ma'ruf Amin during a televised presidential candidates debate in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 13, 2019.

Mon, 03/25/2019 - 02:25

East Asia Pacific

Military-Backed Party Leads in Thai Elections

Thais waited Monday for the results of an election called a return to democratic rule, but which has been widely criticized as an exercise designed by

Uttama Savanayana, Palang Pracharat Party leader, holds a news conference during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2019.

Sun, 03/24/2019 - 06:36

East Asia Pacific

Thai Military-Backed Party in Lead in Thai Elections

Thais voted Sunday in an election called a return to democratic rule, but which has been widely criticized as an exercise designed by Prime Minister

An electoral member shows a ballot during the vote counting, during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2019.

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 23:30

East Asia Pacific

Thais Voting in First Election Since 2014 Coup

Thai voters are going to the polls Sunday for the first time in nearly five years.Thailand’s military junta took power in May 2014, when then-army

A Thai officer checks a clock to commence voting at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, March 24, 2019. Thailand's first general election since the military seized power in a 2014 coup has begun.

Sat, 03/23/2019 - 03:50

East Asia Pacific

Political Rock Stars Turn Up Heat Ahead of Thai Elections

From an upstart entrepreneur to a transgender person hoping to find a political voice for the LGBT community, this Sunday’s Thai election is proving