We explore how 'toxic unity' rhetoric masks elite deals that subvert democracy without overt repression. Our research identifies seven key features of these alliances:
- Improbable bedfellows (e.g., Prabowo/Jokowi, Zahid/Anwar)
- Reputational whitewashing
- Clandestine deals (pardons, dropped cases)
- Hidden brokerage by behind-the-scenes actors
- Exclusionary agendas
- Discursive appeals
- Voter alienation
These Faustian pacts demand critical scrutiny. They turn elections into tools for undermining democratic processes and boost influence of extraconstitutional powers.
Download the open access here: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/1/article/930431
No comments:
Post a Comment