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Academia 19 hours ago
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The future of democracy: Why Gen-Z protests demand a new blueprint
As Gen Z movements shake the foundations of traditional politics from Indonesia, Nepal to Europe, the old pillars of representative democracy are no longer enough to hold up the world. We must move beyond the ballot box toward a deliberative, bottom-up model that gives the new generation a real seat at the table.
Academia 1 month ago
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State terrorism: The criminalization of dissent and the failure of governance
As the Indonesian state weaponizes the stigma of "terrorism" to mask its failures of governance, a systematic campaign of criminalization is silencing public voices demanding accountability: a chilling descent into neo-authoritarianism revealing a regime that would rather trade democratic values for elite consolidation than address the people's economic grievances.
Americas 1 month ago
Thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE
Protesting the surge and the tactics used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), several thousand people gathered in downtown Minneapolis in sub-freezing temperatures, including families with small kids, elderly couples and young activists.
Opinion 1 month ago
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Analysis: Disinformation bill adds to fear of democratic backsliding
The government is currently drafting the Bill on Prevention of Disinformation and Foreign Propaganda as part of President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to contain potential threats to national political stability. However, the initiative risks undermining citizens’ right to access information, as such regulations are prone to elastic interpretations and potential abuse by law enforcement agencies.
Americas 1 month ago
Ilhan Omar attacked in Minneapolis after Trump vows to 'de-escalate'
The White House is also evaluating whether the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who gunned down a nurse failed to follow "clear guidance" to "create a physical barrier between the arrest teams and the disruptors," deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told AFP.
Politics 2 months ago
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Rights groups decry guilty verdict, probation for online critic
The South Jakarta District Court’s decision to convict Laras Faizati Khairunnisa, 26, of incitement while placing her under a year of probation has drawn strong criticism from rights groups, who denounced the ruling as a form of “prison without bars” that undermines freedom of expression.
Middle East and Africa 2 months ago
Trump says he and US military weighing 'strong options' on Iran
Trump was to meet with senior advisers on Tuesday to discuss options for Iran, a US official told Reuters on Sunday. The Wall Street Journal had reported that options included military strikes, using secret cyber weapons, widening sanctions and providing online help to anti-government sources.
