Indonesia’s blossoming democracy has fallen into a backslide under the watch of President Joko Widodo.

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Democracy relies and thrives on competing ideas to keep it honest. But how does that work in a country which has learnt that disunity leads to chaos, or worse?

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In the shadow of Brexit, this ideal seems far from reality in the UK, many Britons have come to view politics through an antagonistic lens.

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Joe Biden’s pledged to “reinvigorate American democracy” starts with bridging the gap between America’s perception of itself and its reality.

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In a climate where truth and institutional independence are increasingly under attack, safeguarding Indonesia’s democracy is an all-society affair.

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The Rajapaksa family have drastically weakened democracy in Sri Lanka, but face a stirring civilian resistance that is picking up momentum.

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The ‘Summit for Democracy’ is heralded by organisers as the start of democratic renewal. But without a clear agenda, it risks being a forum for grandstanding.

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