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Academia 2 weeks ago

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Look East for lessons in democratic resistance

For all the horror of the Tiananmen crackdown, this period also brought extraordinary democratic breakthroughs elsewhere in Asia, as entrenched autocratic systems finally began to yield to democratic rule.

Academia 1 month ago

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The ‘Sturm und Drang’ of a teenage girl and Indonesia’s transition to authoritarianism

Framed against the violent communist purges of 1965, Tari Lang’s debut memoir My Neighbour the Dictator weaves a gripping, Anne Frank–like coming-of-age story of a teenager thrust into Indonesia’s dangerous underground resistance.

Americas 4 months ago

FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke

The standoff between President Donald Trump's administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro.

Editorial 4 months ago

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Dark days soldier on

The case should be tried in a civilian court to ensure accountability and uncover the full chain of command.

Americas 5 months ago

At least 8 million join anti-Trump protests in US

Organizers said "at least 8 million people gathered today at more than 3,300 events across all 50 states," from big cities and small towns. US authorities provided no national crowd estimate.

Academia 5 months ago

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Streets, screens and gavels: Indonesia’s new cycle of contention

The pulse of Indonesian democracy has moved to three arenas of contention: the asphalt of the streets, the viral volatility of social media and the high-stakes theater of the courtroom.

Academia 5 months ago

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A brutal warning shot: The decisive moment for Indonesia’s fragile democracy

This cycle of impunity sends a clear and dangerous message: those who silence dissent through violence operate with the implicit protection of the state’s inaction.

Academia 6 months ago

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The authoritarian trap: Why Prabowo’s cure may deepen corruption

As Indonesia's corruption score falls to 34, the President suggests authoritarianism might help. His own fiscal policies prove otherwise.

Americas 6 months ago

Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump

Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.

Politics 6 months ago

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Prabowo says Indonesia may need an authoritarian touch to fight corruption

President Prabowo Subianto has said that the country might need to adopt a bit of an authoritarian approach to effectively combat corruption, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to a tougher antigraft drive across all spheres of government.

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authoritarianism

PREMIUM Look East for lessons in democratic resistance

PREMIUM The ‘Sturm und Drang’ of a teenage girl and Indonesia’s transition to authoritarianism

FCC reviewing Disney's ABC station licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joke

PREMIUM Dark days soldier on