What is the future of Indonesia’s Democrat Party?

It seems the factional disputes in Indonesia’s Democrat Party will never end. Last week the Government would not recognise Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko claim to the chairmanship of the party. Subsequently on 05 April, Moeldoko’s opponents suggested he should just form a new party. This prompted an unhappy reaction from Moeldoko’s supporters.

Commander of the Joint Task Force Command Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (L) posing with 2019 Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto (C) and Sandiaga Uno. Source: Image by Eko Siswono Toyudho via Getty) August 2018

Yoes C. Kenawas is completing his dissertation on dynastic politics in Indonesia.  He explains the causes of the dispute and the conflicts of interest that magnify the problem.  What does it mean for Indonesia’s democracy?

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