If Indonesia erupts
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Indonesian Pres Suharto has ruled that country for 30 years, and at the age of 75, he should be paving the way for a democratic transition. Instead, he has forced the resignation of opposition leader Megawati Sukarnoputri and clamped down on dissent, which could hurt the region's stability and growth.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Apres Suharto: skies are darkening in Indonesia
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Indonesia Pres Suharto has increased the nation's economic prosperity during his 30-year rule, but corruption and his unwillingness to allow spirited opposition could be his downfall. His recent ouster of opposition candidate Megawati Sukarnoputri may backfire on him and cause more dissent.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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What price stability?
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Indonesian Pres Suharto's recent crackdown on opposition leader Megawati Sukarnoputri and the Democratic Party of Indonesia may result in short-term stability, but could cause greater political unrest in the long-term. The regime's authoritarianism could hurt the country's economy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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