Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal
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Indonesia Protesters Seek Dismissal of Scandal Chief
Indonesia has created a more representative government through election reform – Many Indonesia protesters seek dismissal of reforms and power structure
Powerful Indonesia Tycoon Fights Political Controversy
Powerful Indonesia Tycoon: Largest Muslim democracy witnesses controversies around wealthy tycoon
Indonesia Police Clash With Papua Independence Rally
Unrest continues despite economic growth of democratic Indonesia says Papua Independence Rally
Indonesia Capital Jakarta Votes For New Governor
Gigantic Muslim Democracy Indonesia Seeks to Keep Pace With Asian Neighbors as Capital Jakarta Votes For New Governor
Something for Nothing Counterterrorism Initiatives Approach
Australia-supported Indonesian militia implicated in death of West Papuan separatist leader and an example of a failed counterterrorism initiatives approach
Gigantic Democracy Indonesia Unveils Budget Cuts
Economy Growing at Fast Pace With Massive Room For Growth as Indonesia Unveils Budget Cuts
Papua New Guinea Begins Historic Elections
Pacific Island Nation Seeks Stability After Months of Political Uncertainty as Papua New Guinea Begins Voting