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Jakarta governor election to remain high-stakes contest, despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital

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Jakarta governor election to remain high-stakes contest, despite Nusantara taking over as Indonesia’s capital

Former West Java governor Ridwan Kamil, who backed Mr Prabowo during the presidential election, is also being touted as a contender by his party, Golkar. His tenure as governor of West Java ended in September last year. Despite billboards of Mr Ridwan with the tagline “on the way Jakarta” adorning some parts of the capital, … Read more

Commentary: Indonesia’s first lady diplomacy complements Jokowi’s G20 president effort

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THE ROLE OF FIRST LADIES IN DIPLOMACY First lady diplomacy has a long history and tradition in international relations in many Western countries. In the US, many past first ladies – from Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton to Michelle Obama – have played active roles in public diplomacy. The recent presence of … Read more