Indonesia Warms Up to Authoritarianism Again... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Over 77% of Indonesians support strongman or military rule. What’s fueling this shift, and why should it worry us?

There’s nothing quite like the warm, nostalgic glow of a good old authoritarian fantasy. Bold leadership, zero accountability, and that intoxicating sense that things are finally happening. Not necessarily the right things, but at least someone’s yelling orders while wearing a sash. According to Pew’s 2023 global survey, 77% of Indonesians agreed that b…