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Yudhoyono and Jokowi's Political Leadership in Indonesia: A Comparison of Vision, Communication, Longevity, and Election's Success Asqori Pohan, Ibnu; Takiyuddin Ismail, Muhamad; Nursyahidah Syed Annuar, Sharifah
JSP (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan ilmu Poltik) Vol 29, No 1 (2025): July
Publisher : Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jsp.93503

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The study aims to assess the political leadership skills of President Yudhoyono and Jokowi in Indonesia from 2004 to 2023, utilising the leadership capital approach. The 'skills' of Yudhoyono and Jokowi's political leadership are examined in terms of their political/policy vision, communication performance, longevity, and re-election triumph. The research utilised primary data obtained through interviews with a select group of predetermined informants and secondary data sourced from news websites, books, and journals. This study reveals that President Yudhoyono's political/ policy vision is more robust and steadfast than President Jokowi's. Yudhoyono's political vision remained consistent and continuous during his first and second terms. However, Jokowi's political vision differed between his first and second terms. Additionally, it was discovered that the two Presidents' performances catered to distinct demographics. Yudhoyono's use of formal and structured language makes him more understandable to the upper-middle class. In contrast, Jokowi's colloquial and less structured vocabulary makes him more approachable to the general population from the lower-middle class. Both presidents were re-elected for two consecutive terms and significantly influenced their respective political parties in garnering the most votes. The Democratic Party's representation in the DPR RI grew by 13 per cent in the 2009 elections, compared to their representation in the parliamentary seats in the 2004 election. Similarly, the PDIP party achieved success in both the 2014 and 2019 Elections. The PDIP had a marginal 3 per cent increase in the number of seats obtained in the 2014 elections.
From Reconstruction to Resilience: The Evolution of Crisis Management in Indonesia’s Political Leadership Asqori Pohan, Ibnu
Iapa Proceedings Conference 2025: IAPA 2025 Hybrid Annual Conference & Congress INDIGESNOUS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Publisher : Indonesian Association for Public Administration (IAPA)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/proceedings.2025.1322

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This study examines the crisis management strategies employed by Presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Yudhoyono) and Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in addressing two significant national crises: the 2004 Aceh tsunami and the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses qualitative approaches and secondary data analysis to explore how individual leaders navigate crises through decision-making, public engagement, and policy implementation. The findings reveal differences in leadership styles and strategic priorities. Yudhoyono adopted a post-disaster reconstruction model, emphasizing international collaboration, large-scale infrastructure rehabilitation, and institutional reforms to improve disaster preparedness. Instead, Jokowi prioritized rapid response measures, focusing on public health interventions such as mass vaccination programs and social protection policies to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic. A comparative analysis reveals that the effectiveness of crisis leadership is influenced by factors such as policy adaptability, institutional coordination, and resource mobilization. While Yudhoyono’s approach is long-term and institutionally structured, Jokowi’s crisis management is characterized by real-time policy adjustments and direct public involvement. This study contributes to the discourse on political leadership and crisis governance, demonstrating how different leadership approaches impact national resilience and crisis management outcomes. The findings suggest that future leaders should adopt a balanced strategy that integrates long-term resilience planning with proactive, flexible, and inclusive crisis response mechanisms.