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.
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.
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.
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.
