Chaos in Indonesia Exposes Global Governance Failures and Risks to Stability

Indonesia has erupted into violent unrest following the tragic death of a delivery rider allegedly run over by a police armored vehicle amid protests against lawmakers’ lavish allowances. From Jakarta to Surabaya, scenes of burning vehicles, rock-throwing crowds, and tear gas-filled streets have become emblematic of a deeper crisis: the corrosive effects of corrupt governance combined with unchecked state force. Corruption and State Overreach Trigger Explosive Backlash At its core, these protests are not merely about a single incident or an isolated grievance. They reflect widespread public frustration with political elites who enrich themselves at taxpayers’ expense while ordinary citizens...