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Prabowo approach raises concerns about civil liberties Najwa; Prof. Dr. Dra. Dwi Windyastuti Budi Hendararti, M.A.; Nuke Faridha Wardhani S.IP., M.M.
POLTRANS: Journal of Politics and Social Transformation Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): The Dynamics of Democracy in Indonesia
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

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Prabowo Subianto government indicates a consolidation of power that leads to a new authoritarianism, threatening the sustainability of substantive democracy in Indonesia. This article analyses the main dimensions of democratic backsliding, the centralization of power through the revision of the Pilkada Law that reduces regional autonomy, the increased involvement of the military in civilian affairs through the placement of active and retired officers in strategic government positions, and the narrowing of civil liberties space, including restrictions on press freedom, silencing of public criticism, and violence against protests. Empirical data from 2024-2025 shows that retired military officers filled 60% of strategic cabinet positions, three protesters were killed in the March 2025 riots, and the press freedom index dropped dramatically from 60 to 45. These findings confirm that Indonesia is shifting towards an electoral democracy model that only maintains formal electoral procedures but ignores civil rights and accountability mechanisms. Covert authoritarianism threatens political pluralism and erodes public trust in democratic institutions. This article calls for the importance of revitalising the role of civil society and independent media as key actors in safeguarding freedom and the need for broader political pressure to limit authoritarian tendencies in the state's power structure.
Governance of IKN development and its impact on investor confidence Caecilia Cindy Aurelia; Prof. Dr. Dra. Dwi Windyastuti Budi Hendrarti, M.A.; Nuke Faridha Wardhani, S.IP., M.M.
POLTRANS: Journal of Politics and Social Transformation Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): The Dynamics of Democracy in Indonesia
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The development of the Archipelago's National Capital City (IKN) in East Kalimantan is expected to trigger national economic equality. However, until early 2024, the project has experienced significant delays, raising doubts among domestic and foreign investors. This study analyses how development stagnation affects investor confidence, particularly regarding risk perception, governance, and project sustainability. Using a case study and document-based qualitative approach, the research identified legal uncertainty, political risk, weak transparency, and socio-environmental issues as the main barriers to investment. Although the government offers various fiscal incentives, the majority of investors are still waiting because they consider the risks too high. The results of this study emphasise the importance of governance reform, inclusive policy communication, and compliance with sustainability (ESG) standards to restore confidence and attract long-term investment. The findings are expected to provide theoretical contributions on the concept of strategic investor confidence and practical recommendations for policymakers in the management of large-scale infrastructure projects in Indonesia.