Indonesia still has a long way to go before the shape of a new government can be discerned

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A number of factors will have to come into play before Indonesia elects a new president and the shape of a new administration can be ascertained. While the results of the parliamentary elections will determine where the various presidential candidates stand, other factors that will influence the outcome will be involved, including the mechanics of choosing a president, the formation and success of coalitions and striking a balance between regional interests, the role of the military and the use of religion in politics. These factors may take on greater significance if the Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle led by Megawati Sukarnoputri were to get less than about 40% of the vote and the current party Golkar wins at least 20%.

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Fundamental economic changes in Indonesia are unlikely without addressing political crises as well

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Indonesian President Suharto needs to effect political reforms in order to realize fundamental economic reforms as well. Suharto must commit to keep markets open and to acknowledge free-trade commitments. Indonesians remain skeptical about the president's ability and willingness to enforce both political and economic reforms. If the president persists on seeking another term as president, he must immediately choose his vice president and a new economic group that is approved by both the international community and the Indonesian public.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Politics NEC, Economic aspects, Column, Economic policy, Suharto, Powers and duties, Politics

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East Timor's elections are first step for democracy

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A nationwide elections in Jun 1999 and a plebiscite in Aug 1999 will determine the political future of East Timor. A province that had never experience free elections is poised to experience an excess of them because they are expected to provide solutions to divided societies such as those in Indonesia. Those who are piloting the transformation of East Timor into a democratic society should learn from the experiences of other countries by focusing on the mechanisms underlying peace-building and democracy.

National liberation movements, East Timor, Autonomy, Autonomy (Political science), Plebiscite, Plebiscites

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