Elections in Jeopardy: Pro-Widodo parties advocate postponing polls

This week's Reformasi Dispatch podcast examines the abrupt attempt by at least three pro‑Widodo parties, including Golkar, to prolong Widodo's presidency, ostensibly because an election would be detrimental. Widodo himself has remained silent on the matter, exacerbating damage to Indonesia's international image at a time when its presidency of the G20 should be enabling the country to burnish its democratic credentials. The podcast examines the potential for proponents of postponement to alter the Constitution and legitimize an extension of Widodo's term. Also: the impacts of the invasion of Ukraine on Indonesia's economy, and what China's ambivalence might mean for Asia. Finally, an interview with Yu Liuqing of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on the reasons for Indonesia's improved index score. Get a free trial of Reformasi Weekly Newsletter at: https://bit.ly/reformasifree This episode is also available in video form on Youtube. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV60-iGRODC7Jh3m2A76ODA Support us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi It takes a lot of money to run a podcast. You need subscription fees for hosting, audio recording services, editor's salary and music licensing. Luckily, you, estemeed listeners of Reformasi Dispatch podcast can help us. You can donate to us on buymeacoffee.com/reformasi and help us grow!