The announcement yesterday by Indonesian presidential candidate Joko Jokowi Widodo that his vice-presidential running mate will be former vice-president Jusuf Kalla has calmed concerns that Indonesia could be headed back towards an era of increased military influence. Until yesterday, it had been suggested that Jokowis running mate would be hard-line retired general Ryamizard Ryacudu. Jokowis […]
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In the race for the Indonesian presidential elections in July, Joko Jokowi’ Widodo has just been nominated as PDI-P’s presidential candidate. This follows a decision by former president, Megawati Sukarnoputri, to shelve her own plans for an unlikely comeback to support the long-standing front-runner. The 52 year old Jokowi is streets ahead of the nearest […]