Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The loss of Indonesia's activism movement? (Opinion, Tempo, 9/8 2023)



Here is my view on the rendezvous between Budiman Sudjatmiko and Prabowo Subianto, published by Tempo this morning (9/8).

The meeting's implications extend beyond the surface-level interaction, offering insights into the wider socio-political fabric. It exemplifies the intricate interplay between divergent ideologies and trajectories, and how these are strategically negotiated within the confines of the upcoming presidential election.

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Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa


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