Indonesia began its transition to democracy in April 1998, following the resignation of then-President and dictator, Soeharto. Twenty-seven years on, the country now faces a significant set of challenges for its present governance and future.
The subject of Indonesia’s democratic journey is close to my heart, and I was pleased to contribute to this article alongside the team at Asia Centre. It explores how political groupings have consolidated power, marginalised the opposition, and facilitated unchecked authority—raising serious concerns for Indonesia’s democratic trajectory.
This piece is part of our Southeast Asia research series, developed in collaboration with the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University.
Read the article below in English.
Indonesian version here: https://lnkd.in/gDYUdmqV
A notable tidbit: As a child, I had the rare opportunity to meet and greet ‘Pak Harto’ during National Children’s Day, and later witnessed the transformative events of 1998—an eye-opening experience that shaped my perspective.
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