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Indonesia: Yet another Hereditary democracy
There is something that we didn’t earlier discussed on page of the Modern Diplomacy.
Do you remember the prime time television series Dynasty that aired...
Shadows Loom Large: Myanmar’s Three Years Under the Military and the Uncertain Road Ahead
Myanmar's path, once heading towards emerging democracy, has tragically deviated into a spiral of intensifying conflict, widespread displacement, and an economy struggling to survive...
Navigating Leadership Choices Through the Wisdom of Plato and Machiavelli
In the unfolding landscape of 2024, the world is witnessing more than just another election year; it is undeniably an election year of unparalleled...
Does President participation in election campaign legitimate Under Constitution of 1945?
My loyalty to my party ends when my loyalty to my country begins. This postulate is introduced by President Filipina, Manuel L Quezon (1935-1944)...
Youth participation in Indonesia’s upcoming election: Does it determine future democracy?
Indonesia will hold legislative and presidential elections on 14th February 2024. Three pairs of candidates will participate in this election, namely Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar,...
Trump’s Electoral Odyssey: Navigating Triumphs, Hurdles, and the Quest for 2024 Victory
Amidst the dynamic Republican primary elections, Trump secures victories. However, these triumphs, while notable, fall short of ensuring success in the broader 2024 election....
Beyond Words: Unravelling the Debate on ‘Free and Fair Elections’
Following the recent elections in Bangladesh, when the Awami League emerged as the winner, the country is currently engaged in a discussion focused on...
Pakistan’s upcoming election: A tale of a broken parliament, broken economy and a broken country
Ill-democracy is rooted in the political system of Pakistan. After emerging on the world map, Pakistan was under martial law for several decades. The...
“Wanting To Know Nothing of Truth”: The Origins of Trump-Inflicted Harms
"The enemy is the unphilosophical spirit which knows nothing and wants to know nothing of truth." -Karl Jaspers, Reason and Anti-Reason in our Time...
Overlooked in the 2024 Indonesian Election: Civil Registration Issue on the Indigenous Groups
Many indigenous people in Indonesia, especially those who are living in buffer zones or hamlets are still unaware of the role of the civil...