The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University of Melbourne expert.

Human Rights Watch in 2013 published “ In Religion’s Name: Abuses against Religious Minorities in Indonesia”, documenting the Indonesian government’s failure to confront Islamist militant ...

Jakarta. Five days before the end of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's term, a survey by Lingkaran Survei Indonesia (LSI) Denny JA revealed that the President's approval rating reached 80.8 percent.

VATICAN CITY, Italy (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Pope Francis questioned those who chose to have pets over children during a visit to Indonesia Wednesday. According to CNN, during the visit, Pope ...

Pope Francis called on Indonesia to battle extremism this week during his 11-day trip through parts of Southeast Asia. On Wednesday, Pope Francis met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and ...

Pope Francis and Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted the role religion can play in fostering peace. The pontiff is set to host leaders of six different religious groups in Jakarta.

That move prompted Prabowo to turn viciously on Jokowi. Prabowo’s presidential campaign that year painted Jokowi as a puppet of foreign interests and cast doubt on his ethnicity and religion.

Jokowi grew up in a riverside slum, and was seen as a no-nonsense politician and a true democratic symbol for the country with the world’s largest Muslim population.

As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an dull presidential election in Indonesia, writes Ward Berenschot ...

President Jokowi highlights importance of religion at R20 Summit He also acknowledged that while building unity in diversity was difficult, Indonesia had managed to get rid of tribal antagonisms.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo or Jokowi stated today that religion plays a pivotal role in maintaining unity in the country.