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People have spoken
Editorial 1 year ago

People have spoken

In addition to venting their anger over the Regional Elections Law revision, on Thursday people also poured their deep-seated resentment of Jokowi, who has done everything within his power to solidify his political dynasty.
A political lesson of hope amid turbulence and storms
Academia 1 year ago

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A political lesson of hope amid turbulence and storms

The primary purpose of the rule of law is to ensure that the rights of even the most vulnerable among us are protected from those who hold the highest authority or power.
Why businesses and investors should care about atrophying democracy
Academia 1 year ago

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Why businesses and investors should care about atrophying democracy

If we cannot lean on the proper rules of the game (the law), our lives will depend on the whims of the uncertain political world.
An American nightmare
Editorial 1 year ago

An American nightmare

The attempted assassination of Trump last week was, to some extent, unsurprising, given that political violence is all but ingrained in the US.
An insidious proposal
Editorial 1 year ago

An insidious proposal

If passed, the revised law will not bode well for the already tarnished image of the Constitutional Court; not after a spate of high-profile controversies in an election year that saw all members of the bench get slapped with ethical misconduct.
Election fraud: Will the House exercise its right of inquiry?
Perspectives 2 years ago

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Election fraud: Will the House exercise its right of inquiry?

It is apt that PDI-P presidential candidate Ganjar raised the call for a legislative inquiry into alleged fraud during the 2024 general election, as that party possesses the qualities necessary to form an opposition and oversee the process.
Political legitimacy: Between the right to rule and the duty to lead
Perspectives 2 years ago

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Political legitimacy: Between the right to rule and the duty to lead

The House's investigation into the President’s maneuvers in election irregularities should be seen as an effort to realize public accountability and control.
Does ideological politics resonate only with the upper middle class?
Perspectives 2 years ago

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Does ideological politics resonate only with the upper middle class?

The assumption that ideological politics is confined to voters of the higher societal classes risks marginalizing the perspectives and concerns of a significant portion of the population and further, limits the inclusiveness of political discourse.
Understanding presidential candidates’ visions for constitutional democracy
Perspectives 2 years ago

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Understanding presidential candidates’ visions for constitutional democracy

The three presidential candidates admit the need for meaningful collaboration between law enforcement actors: the KPK, the Attorney General’s Office and the police.
Indonesian Ombudsman: Between reality and possibility
Academia 2 years ago

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Indonesian Ombudsman: Between reality and possibility

The enforcement of law and democracy resilience can be achieved in a convergent manner through mutually empowering processes, which include the ombudsman's role in overseeing public services based on public complaints related to maladministration.
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