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"Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, whose final term in office ends on
October 20, has presided over ten years of democratic regression in Indonesia.
This has been marked by attacks on – and direct interventions in – the
Anti-corruption Commission and the Constitutional Court. Both were formerly key
government watchdog institutions. It has also involved intimidating and
weakening the civil society organisations that helped deliver democratisation
to Indonesia after the fall of former dictator Soeharto in 1998.
Despite this, Jokowi’s popularity has remained at over 70%. In recent years,
supporters have even proposed constitutional amendments to allow him to run for
a third term. While these did not go anywhere, Jokowi remains determined to
maintain power and influence after he leaves office.
This has led to the building of a new alliance with his former rival and the
incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, and attempts to create a family political
dynasty by helping his sons win office."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
