Democratization Of Indonesia Essay

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Introduction From the late 20th century, the beginning of democratization movement in Indonesia is undoubtedly one of the most important political events. From year 1998 resignation of Suharto then Habibie took over, to Wahid took office in year 1999 elections, to a power struggle in year 2001, Megawati wins, and then in July 2004 presidential election, political transformation is constantly changing. Indonesia 's democratization road is accompanied by street violence, riots, coup rumors and more. During the social turmoil so that hundreds of thousands of homeless and millions of people fall below the poverty line, thousands of people paid their lives in protests. However, after Indonesia has experienced decades of Suharto 's authoritarian rule, in just six years, it has basically completed the democratic political transition. I will write about political become the biggest issues of economic, political opposition in Indonesia, the Indonesian army and Habibie took over four aspects as …show more content…

Indonesia 's problem is especially prominent. Suharto, his family and friends have monopoly and control many sectors of the economy in Indonesia, for example, banking, real estate, automotive, the civil aviation, petroleum, infrastructure, and large projects of bidding were having corruption. Economic monopoly is doomed inefficiencies of related industries; corruption eroded the foundation of Indonesia 's economy, but also led to the rich and poor differentiation, and social injustice. Potential economic crisis and social crisis is looming. Suharto thought that a democratic government cannot effectively deal with the financial turmoil. But he did not understand this is one of the most basic functions of democracy is the ability to deal with the crisis in an orderly regime change. The financial crisis brings out the government crisis, but not a political and social

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