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Commentary: Don't let Thai junta chief chair ASEAN next year
Opinion 5 months ago

Commentary: Don't let Thai junta chief chair ASEAN next year

The Thai junta does not deserve the position amid strong waves of democratization in this region.
Indonesia's 'water pump' democracy
Opinion 5 months ago

Indonesia's 'water pump' democracy

Parties are nothing but vehicles for divvying up the presidency, vice presidency and Cabinet seats....
'Reformasi total': Lessons from Indonesia on media reform
Opinion 6 months ago

'Reformasi total': Lessons from Indonesia on media reform

If anything secured the transition to democracy in Indonesia, it was the 1999 Press Law.
Secrecy in RCEP trade deal threatens Asian democracies
Opinion 6 months ago

Secrecy in RCEP trade deal threatens Asian democracies

People have a right to know what is being negotiated in their name.
Third coalition at stake after Muhaimin's maneuver
National 6 months ago

Third coalition at stake after Muhaimin's maneuver

The PKB, along with midsized parties the Democratic Party and PAN, has instead been floating the ide...
Cambodian elections, litmus test for vibrant democracy
Opinion 6 months ago

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Cambodian elections, litmus test for vibrant democracy

About 8.4 million Cambodians are registered to vote, which is roughly 85 percent of the electorate.&...
Living a double life: Indonesia's atheists fear jail or worse
National 6 months ago

Living a double life: Indonesia's atheists fear jail or worse

As a university student, Luna Atmowijoyo prayed five times a day, refused to shake hands with men wh...
What local election results tell us about Indonesian politics and democracy
Opinion 6 months ago

What local election results tell us about Indonesian politics and democracy

Local elections are activities whereby constituents characterize themselves and how they want to be ...
Merciless KPU
Editorial 6 months ago

Merciless KPU

Candidates with better track records would help consolidate our democracy.
Democracy that works
Editorial 6 months ago

Democracy that works

Voters are more or less familiar with candidates’ track records ahead of voting day. Congratul...
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