We should not fear social tension and conflict in 2024 Indonesia. We should fear authoritarianism. — The Jakarta Post
THE decline in the quality of Indonesia’s democracy practically began in earnest in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s second term in 2019.
Recent developments, however, such as the resignation of Airlangga Hartarto from Golkar’s chairmanship, indicate an avalanche breaking down many pillars of Indonesian democracy, in this case strong and vibrant political parties.
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