Here are five important reasons why the election in Indonesia matters.

Indonesia is a country with great potential to become a significant influence in Asia.

However, its current president, Joko Widodo, has followed a tradition of foreign-policy non-alignment and inward-focused policies.

On February 14th, the world’s third-largest democracy will choose a new leader.

The leading candidate is Prabowo Subianto, a former general with a concerning human-rights record.

The other contenders, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, both former governors, are behind Mr. Prabowo in the polls. Let’s explore the country’s vast potential using four charts and a map.