Articles by Stephen Sherlock

Identity and patronage are playing a part in stabilising a “two-track” party system

Aid-supported 'participatory recess' programs are promoting healthier communication between MPs and constituents. But it won't transform politics unless parties sign on wholesale.

The MD3 saga lays bare not only the DPR's attempt to shield itself from public accountability, but the dysfunctionality of governance under Jokowi.

There's still a lot of the old order in Indonesia's democracy and political parties, writes Stephen Sherlock

Stephen Sherlock examines what the controversial MD3 bill says about Indonesia's upcoming parliament.

Stephen Sherlock looks at the real effects of party fragmentation in the legislature

Stephen Sherlock in a 3 part series about what's up with the Indonesian legislature.