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The making or breaking of democracy
Academia 4 months ago

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The making or breaking of democracy

An international group focusing on safeguarding our freedoms and rights, supported by dozens of Nobel laureates, shines a light of hope against the shadow of democratic backsliding that is falling over human societies across the globe.
Food sovereignty on fragile ground: The unfinished agrarian promise
Academia 4 months ago

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Food sovereignty on fragile ground: The unfinished agrarian promise

Provinces such as Yogyakarta, East Java, and Bali report among the lowest farmer daily incomes, despite their reputations as cultural and agricultural centers. 
Nepal’s Gen Z revolt: The economic lesson for democracies
Academia 4 months ago

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Nepal’s Gen Z revolt: The economic lesson for democracies

The violent protests in Nepal demonstrate that democracy and development are inherently intertwined, and that governments must balance the dual goal of economic growth and shared prosperity.
High-cost, low-productivity legislature
Academia 4 months ago

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High-cost, low-productivity legislature

Data shows that House 2024 budget reached $663 million, far higher than Vietnam’s or the Philippines’ legislatures, which each spend only $150–300 million annually.
Inequality and the demand for emancipatory democracy
Academia 4 months ago

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Inequality and the demand for emancipatory democracy

This striking disparity renders democracy meaningless. On one hand, people have the right to vote, on the other, they are trapped in an increasingly alienating economic and political system.
Did Prabowo’s fiscal vision leave people behind?
Academia 4 months ago

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Did Prabowo’s fiscal vision leave people behind?

For a leader democratically elected by the people and with historic legislative support, it is ironic that President Prabowo Subianto finds himself on the line in less than a year of his tenure. 
Why the House struggles to maintain independence and trust
Academia 5 months ago

Why the House struggles to maintain independence and trust

Pent-up frustrations due to House’s failure to represent citizen interests erupted into large scale demonstrations.
Indonesia needs a new approach to fighting inequality
Academia 5 months ago

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Indonesia needs a new approach to fighting inequality

Unless adequate measures are taken to address the problem, people will again take to the streets demanding bold changes in the government’s policies. 
People need dreams
Editorial 5 months ago

People need dreams

It would be tempting to interpret the excessive increase in lawmakers’ housing allowance as the final straw that broke the camel’s back.
The lure of martial law
Editorial 5 months ago

The lure of martial law

Many people still remember the sight of troops in camouflage on Jakarta's streets almost three decades ago, and that the current domestic security response to the ongoing protests isn't what they fought for.
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