Joko Widodo
Joko Widodo is an Indonesian politician who served as the 7th President of Indonesia from 2014 to 2024. He previously was Governor of Jakarta.
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Aug 25, 2026
Far Right
Indonesian president whose navy's drill with China's near Taiwan is seen as potentially normalizing Beijing's maritime claims.
Pro-Reform observers worry that such cooperation undermines regional pushback against China's expansionist policies.
Jul 25, 2026
Lean Right
Jokowi's Jakarta faces severe land subsidence due to excessive groundwater extraction by households and industry.
Market liberals criticize Jokowi's administration for failing to enforce property rights and invest in piped water infrastructure.
Jul 10, 2026
Lean Right
Hosted the Indian PM and finalized a long-pending missile supply agreement.
Seen as pragmatic but cautious; the deal balances China without full alignment.
Jul 3, 2026
Lean Right
Context of Indonesia's market tensions in article 12.
Market liberals worry his administration's economic nationalism deters investment.
Jun 27, 2026
Lean Right
Australia-Indonesia ties deepen with a fertilizer shipment deal, underscoring bilateral trade benefits.
Market liberals praise this pragmatic trade diplomacy as a model for regional economic cooperation that delivers tangible gains for farmers and businesses.