How Indonesia Can Help Democracies Stand Strong
The world is witnessing a big fight between big democracies and powerful autocracies. This is not just about military strength. It's also about ideas and values. Democracies need to show they are strong and united. Middle-sized democracies, like Indonesia, can play a big role in this.
Indonesia's Unique Role
Indonesia is the third-largest democracy in the world. It has a unique chance to show how democracy can work well with Islam. This is important because many people think democracy and Islam do not go together. Indonesia can prove them wrong.
What Indonesia Needs to Do
But Indonesia needs to do some things first. It must:
- Make its democracy stronger.
- Teach people about the importance of freedom and human rights.
- Ensure these values are part of the country's foreign policy.
Support from the West
The West, especially the United States, should support Indonesia in this role. They can do this through:
- Economic help
- Defense cooperation
This will help Indonesia become a strong middle power in the Indo-Pacific region.
Conclusion
In short, Indonesia has a big job to do. It can help democracies stand strong against autocracies. But it needs to:
- Make its democracy stronger first.
- Get help from the West.
