Jokowi’s 10-year presidency: a tragedy for Indonesia’s democracy?
AnalysisFor some, Jokowi’s biggest legacy may be the greater economic prosperity he promoted. For others it may be Nusantara, the new capital city project in East Kalimantan that he launched. But his longest lasting legacy may be the damage he has done to democracy.
Talking Indonesia: the history of corruption in Indonesia
Corruption, Talking IndonesiaCorruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue and considered to be deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in colonialism and the abuses of power and wealth during the colonial era.