Democracy In Action

When Indonesian voters went to the polls on Monday to elect a new Parliament, it was expected to be the largest single-day electoral exercise in history. With up to 147 million voters casting ballots, the results won't come in for days, but they'll be a vital indicator of what could happen in an even more momentous election on July 5, when the country will directly elect its President for the first time ever. Monday's results are important for any political party that wants to field a presidential candidate, says Kevin O'Rourke, author of Reformasi: The Struggle for Power in Post-Suharto Indonesia ....

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!