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The Burden of Regional Autonomy

We still have time to prevent regional instability as long as the policy revision is made from now.

Democracy Without Political Ethics

The issue of political parties is not only a matter of internal reform within the existing parties, but the need for an overhaul of party rules in general.

Politics of “Shared Space”

Public life cannot be built healthily if narcissism continues to grow in society. We need to break through narrow and exclusive bubbles and build bridges that can connect all groups in “shared space.”

Paving Way for Democracy to Thrive

Reforming democracy should also be pursued through the strengthening of accountability based on ethical and moral values with a view to averting erosion and decay of democracy.

Call of Longing

Throughout 2014-2018, the majority of our nation was amazed by the rejuvenated Indonesia’s noble aspirations. But it proved hurtful, with discourse later appearing to be nothing more than the manipulation of “longings”.

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Maintaining Democracy

If we see Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah as representatives of Muslims in Indonesia, we can say the pattern of sociality developing among the Muslim population is conducive to upholding democracy.

Reforming Governance

The ideals of this country must be upheld and maintained by reforming order. Even though we are facing various blows, we must have faith that "a less corrupt order is not impossible.

Undermining Democracy

As a political system, democracy is not something that is eternal or permanent. Democracy can die, and its death is generally caused by either its own people, or by outsiders.

Safeguarding Democracy

For some people, power may be pleasurable so they want it to be extended. In fact, the actual enjoyment is in how to leave that seat of power well with a legacy that benefits all people, the nation and the state.

Political Constellations Grow Increasingly Dynamic

Eight political parties have unanimously opposed talks of implementing a closed-list proportional electoral system. This illustrates how political constellations in Indonesia are still very dynamic.

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