The victory of Prabowo Subianto in the last presidential elections has caused mixed reactions. While some criticized his human rights violations and his deep ties with the oligarchy, others stressed the peaceful campaign and political stability. In our discussion, we shed some light on what the election results mean for Indonesia's democracy and how social and political developments after Suharto have resulted in the current situation.
With:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Syafi’i Anwar (Senior Lecturer of the International Relations Study Program, President University, Indonesia)
Dr. habil. Timo Duile
Berthold Damshäuser