Stagnation or Transformation in Indonesia?

“Stagnation or Transformation in Indonesia?” —Törnquist

Törnquist, O. (2014). Stagnation or transformation in Indonesia? Economic & Political Weekly, 49(50), 23-27.

In October 2014, Joko Widodo, or “Jokowi,” as he is popularly known, campaigned on a populist pro-democracy platform to become the new president of Indonesia after a bitter election campaign against oligarch Prabowo Subianto, a former military officer who was supported by leaders of the former Suharto regime. Jokowi’s victory illustrates both the real achievements and profound limitations of Indonesian democracy. Fortunately, it also highlights possibilities for substantive reform.