Politics

Between Development and Democracy: Comparing Prabowo and Lee Kuan Yew’s Development Model

President Prabowo appears to be inspired by Lee Kuan Yew’s model of economic pragmatism. This is evident in the policies adopted through bureaucratic efficiency, strict oversight of corruption, and state-led economic development. Singapore under Lee Kuan Yew’s administration is often cited as an example of the East Asian model of economic development. Massive economic development […]

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When Influencers Become Indonesia’s New Intellectuals Amidst the Decay of Academia

Indonesian influencers have stepped in to seize the intellectual mantle once held by the ivory tower. ​Gramsci famously posited that while everyone is an intellectual, not everyone fulfills the function of an intellectual in society. His perspective serves as a poignant reminder: being an intellectual is less about academic credentials and more about the responsibility

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