Gonzo for Ganjar: Governor overtakes Prabowo in a credible new survey.

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English - August 18, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Jeff and Kevin discuss the new Charta Politika poll showing the Central Java head ahead of both other major potential contenders for president in 2024. Ganjar Pranowo is the figure with momentum at present – as well as the most upside potential. Given his gubernatorial record and his earnest approach to reform, the trend bodes well at an early stage of the momentous election process. Also: the most notorious integrationist militia leader from East Timor receives a meritorious service medal from President Joko Widodo, outraging human rights NGOs. And domestic perceptions of coal as a mainstay of Indonesia’s energy resilience could shift – if producers continue prioritizing lucrative exports ahead of fixed-price sales to the State Power Company (PLN). Finally: how events in Afghanistan may affect views of the US in Asia.

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