Indonesia Risks Suharto Dynasty Rerun as Son-in-Law Also Rises

Sixteen years after the overthrow of the dictator Suharto, Indonesia is turning back toward that regime as his former son-in-law pulls level in the race to run the world’s third-largest democracy.

In Bihar, Economic Concerns Are Tied Up in Caste Politics

PATNA, India — In Bihar, one of the poorest states in India, voters in this year’s elections have the economy foremost on their minds, but in a state where the most socially disadvantaged sections of society make up a majority of voters, even economic issues are tied up with caste politics.