Deadly Riots in Indonesia Reveal Global Consequences of Governance Failure

The tragic events unfolding in Indonesia—where an enraged mob torched the South Sulawesi provincial parliament building in Makassar, leaving at least three dead and multiple injured—are not isolated disturbances. They highlight a broader failure of governance that resonates far beyond Southeast Asia, with direct implications for American national security and economic stability. When Corruption Breeds Chaos, Every Nation Feels the Fallout A recent scandal rocked Indonesia as it emerged that lawmakers receive a jaw-dropping monthly housing allowance nearly ten times the local minimum wage—a glaring example of government greed disconnected from citizens’ hardships. This out-of-touch elite decision sparked protests across...