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Where is Indonesian Democracy Going?

The year 2019, which will end soon, marks 20 years of democracy in Indonesia. The June 7, 1999 election was the moment Indonesian democracy arose from years of authoritarian rule under the New Order regime.

By
AZYUMARDI AZRA
· 5 minutes read
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Azyumardi Azra

Now, after two decades have passed, more and more people are skeptical of the future of the country\'s democracy.

They acknowledge a number of indicators showing the dynamics of democracy in Indonesia. Being the third-largest democracy in the world since 1999 (after India and the United States), Indonesia has been able to carry out national elections (legislative and presidential) and local elections (for heads of regions) regularly, smoothly and safely.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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