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Jerry Sambuaga
Universitas Pelita Harapan, Indonesia
Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences Other

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Power Politics in the Structure of Indonesian Democracy as a Manifestation of the Relationship between State Interests and Elite Domination Jerry Sambuaga
International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science Vol. 5 No. 02 (2026): International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science( IJVESS)
Publisher : Cita konsultindo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3117

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Power relations constitute a central dimension in understanding the dynamics of democracy, particularly in countries where political institutions coexist with strong elite influence. This article examines power politics within the structure of Indonesian democracy as a manifestation of the relationship between state interests and elite domination. The study aims to analyze how political and economic elites shape public policy and influence the decision-making process within democratic institutions. Using a qualitative approach with a normative and analytical perspective, this research explores the interaction between political authority, economic power, and institutional governance in Indonesia’s contemporary democratic system. The findings indicate that although Indonesia has adopted formal democratic procedures such as competitive elections and institutional checks and balances, the concentration of power among a limited group of political and economic elites continues to influence the direction of policy formulation. This condition reflects the persistence of oligarchic tendencies in democratic governance, where state interests are often intertwined with the strategic interests of dominant elites. As a result, public policies may not always fully represent broader societal aspirations but instead reflect negotiated outcomes among powerful actors within the political system. The study argues that the consolidation of democracy in Indonesia requires stronger institutional accountability, transparency in policy making, and broader public participation to reduce the excessive influence of elite domination. Strengthening democratic institutions and regulatory frameworks is therefore essential to ensure that state policies truly reflect the public interest rather than narrow elite agendas.
Indonesian Foreign Policy: Between National Interests And Global Geopolitical Dynamics Jerry Sambuaga
Jurnal Mamangan Vol 12, No 2 (2023): Special Issue
Publisher : LPPM Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/mamangan.v14i1.8283

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Indonesia's foreign policy has always been based on the principle of "freedom and activity," a normative position that emphasizes non-alignment and participation in building a just and peaceful world order. However, in practice, this principle faces dynamic challenges posed by the complexities of global geopolitics, such as great power rivalry, changes in the international economic order, and multidimensional crises like the pandemic and climate change. This article aims to examine how Indonesia formulates and implements its foreign policy to safeguard national interests, from economic, political, and security perspectives, amidst rapid and uncertain geopolitical change. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and foreign policy analysis, this article finds that Indonesia tends to implement an adaptive-pragmatic strategy that remains grounded in the constitution but is also flexible in responding to global conditions. The principle of "freedom and activity" is not stagnant, but rather undergoes strategic interpretation according to the context of the times and the desired national interests. This study confirms that the success of Indonesian foreign policy depends heavily on its diplomatic ability to maintain a balance between policy autonomy and international engagement
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