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Jacobin Radio
Long Reads: The Return of Indonesia's Old Guard w/ Michael Vann
Aug 12, 2024
In this discussion, Mike Vann, a history professor specializing in Indonesia, delves into the return of Prabowo, a former general with a troubling past. They explore the dramatic political shift with Prabowo's election victory and the implications of his alliance with Jokowi, a previous opponent. The conversation highlights Indonesia's struggles between democracy and authoritarianism, touching on historical atrocities and the role of anti-communism in shaping military power. Vann's insights illustrate the complexities of Indonesia's political landscape as it navigates its dark history.
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- Indonesia's unique electoral system highlights the challenges of conducting free and fair elections across a vast and diverse nation.
- Jokowi's initial popularity was rooted in anti-corruption and democratic reform, but his presidency shifted toward authoritarianism and oligarchic interests.
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Indonesia's Electoral Landscape
The podcast discusses Indonesia's unique electoral system, which ensures participation across its vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands and 280 million residents. It highlights the significant administrative challenge of conducting elections in such a diverse and populous nation. Elections are described as generally free and fair, thanks to both domestic and international observers, marking a substantial improvement since the era of Sukarno and Suharto's authoritarian regimes. However, the long-standing prohibition of leftist political parties remains a barrier, making the political landscape predominantly dominated by more conservative and nationalistic ideologies.
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