Plus, join us for an event on the Iowa caucuses and listen to a new Brookings podcast chronicling a 60-year career in Washington, D.C.
Indonesia's election reveals its democratic challenges Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous country, is set to hold its presidential election in February. Thomas Pepinsky discusses the looming presence of incumbent president Joko Widodo, several concerning developments for Indonesia's democracy, and what to watch for as the election results roll in next month. |
From the Brookings Podcast Network | Brookings scholar Stephen Hess didn't plan to start working in Eisenhower’s White House at age 25—he began his career at the heart of American politics quite by accident. On a new podcast, Hess shares some of his favorite stories from 60 years as a presidential staffer, advisor, and scholar in Washington, D.C. | Join us for an event on the Iowa caucuses This week, the Iowa Republican caucuses officially kicked off 2024 election voting. To break down the results and the implications for the presidential race, Brookings Senior Fellows Elaine Kamarck and E.J. Dionne, Jr. will moderate a conversation on January 18 with a panel of experts. Register to watch online | The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. | |