Progressive Yet Powerless: The State of Indonesia’s Progressive Youth Organizations in The Post-Authoritarian Era
Muhammad Fajar, An Nisa Astuti, and Carolus Bregas Pranoto | 1 February 2024
The contemporary youth-led movements and protests in the Global North and South have rekindled the popular image of youth as agents of change. Indonesia is no exception, as Indonesian millennials have taken the initiative to push progressive agendas, especially after the fall of the authoritarian regime in 1998. This development has been tracked meticulously by various scholars whose works have raised hopes that the involvement of Indonesian millennials in politics will have positive impacts. Contrary to their views, however, we argue that they need a stronger organizational foundation to play the role of driver of progressive agendas…. [Read more]
The irony of Indonesia’s democracy: The rise of dynastic politics in the post-Suharto era
Yoes Kenawas | 23 September 2023
Why do politicians engage in dynastic politics within democratic institutions? How do they reject institutional changes that may limit their ability to pass on political power to family members? While scholars have emphasized institutions as an enabling factor, it is unclear how the power struggle manifested to preserve the institutions that continually suit the interests of aspiring dynasts amidst the democracy shift and pressure. This study seeks to fill the gap by delving into how political players struggle to preserve the structures that allow them to form political dynasties… [Read more]