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Twenty Twenty-Four has been dubbed the “Year of Elections” since nearly half of the world’s population are facing elections this year. Some of these, such as those in Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Belarus are pro forma theater, farces, meant to bolster the legitimacy of a ruler or ruling elite who have no intention of being removed from power simply by the mere wishes of a majority. And don’t hold your breath waiting for the results of Russia’s March 17 Presidential election.
Prabowo, a disgraced special forces commander accused of human rights violations during the Suharto dictatorship, has pursued the presidency for decades
Democracy in Indonesia is not some esoteric idea, or lofty ideology. It is a bitterly fought for privilege and should not be taken for granted. This generation of Indonesians cannot let the sacrifices of those who have gone before them go to waste
Some 200 million Indonesians will elect 20,000 legislators next week. But the main show is the presidency, a three-cornered contest thick with dynastic politics.