From Deals to Dialogue in Policy
Sakti Ryan As Indonesia enters its eighth decade of independence next week, it’s worth asking: what kind of policymaking culture are we building for the future? Recently, I rewatched House of Cards (an American TV Series streamed on Netflix) and had candid conversations with friends in the government to understand current dynamics in the administration, […]
Naming and Shaming in Indonesia’s Moral Politics
Sakti Ryan Indonesia today stands at a crossroads of upheaval and hope. Widespread protests have ignited across the archipelago, as citizens, especially students, laborers, and gig workers, confront state austerity and the shocking privileges enjoyed by lawmakers. The immediate trigger was a parliamentary allowance of 50 million rupiah (around US$3,075) per month for housing, nearly […]