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Academia 1 week ago

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Criticism, intelligence and the future of a republic

Within the broader tradition of political thought, criticism is the most honest form of engagement.

Academia 2 months ago

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Second best policy and the danger of doing too much

When the government tends to do something rather than do nothing, we must be more cautious about the dangers of doing too much.

Academia 3 months ago

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What Cambodia-Thailand collapsed ceasefire means for Southeast Asia

Social media has become the primary stage for hyper-nationalist rhetoric.

Academia 6 months ago

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MBG: When children are reduced to numbers, dehumanization follows

When thousands of sick children are dismissed as a “small number”, we are not just misrepresenting data, we are negating the very value of life itself.

Academia 7 months ago

Geneva Conventions at 76: Pushing back against erosion of humanity

Today’s crisis is not born of a lack of rules, but a lack of will to enforce them and to hold violators accountable.

Asia & Pacific 8 months ago

MAGA-style 'anti-globalist' politics arrives in Japan

Sanseito's agenda comes straight from the copybook of right-wing movements such as US President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again", the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Nigel Farage's Reform party in Britain.

Politics 9 months ago

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Pramono off to strong start, but not enough for 2029 presidential bid

A recent survey by the research arm of Kompas daily revealed that more than 6 of 10 surveyed Jakartans are satisfied with Governor Pramono Anung’s performance in his first 100 days in office, with some room for improvement on community outreach.

Editorial 9 months ago

Demonizing CSOs

President Prabowo's communication style, while a key part of his nationalist branding, reflects populism, which tends to divide society between "the people" and "others", who are often framed as a common enemy threatening the nation.

Academia 10 months ago

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Prabowo’s paradox: Building healthy democracy as lasting legacy

Prabowo’s close relationship with Jokowi raises a question as to whether this is a shared vision or a case of elite co-optation.

Archipelago 10 months ago

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West Java governor in spotlight for populist moves sidelining legislature

Three months into office, West Java governor Dedi Mulyadi is already under the spotlight for his populist rhetoric and policies that sideline the role of the provincial legislature.

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