Protests in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines (2019-2022). A Synthetic and comparative study of recent advances through a historical lens

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10.2991/978-2-38476-148-7_12How to use a DOI?

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Politics; Rights; Governments

Abstract

Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines have witnessed a concerning rise in illiberalism within their governments and institutions. In recent years, instances of human rights violations and the implementation of laws and constitutional reforms have curtailed the freedom of expression in these countries. Consequently, there has been a surge in widespread protests and demonstrations against these illiberal policies, contentious policy proposals, and violations of fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression. These protesters strongly condemn the repression and persecution of journalists, actions that undermine fundamental freedoms. Analyzing the significance and enduring nature of these uprisings raises the question of whether Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines are currently undergoing a period of democratic regression and the suppression of fundamental rights. The social unrest expressed through these diverse movements can be viewed as a response to the decline in democratic values.

This document is based on extensive desk research, utilizing secondary resources and data obtained through a comprehensive literature review. Its primary objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of this phenomenon. Conducting comparative and historical analyses of the processes leading to the protests in these countries is crucial to understanding the mechanisms of oligarchy in Indonesia and the Philippines and the hindrance of socio-political mechanisms by the Thai junta. Social movements play a pivotal role in influencing and reshaping government policy decisions that undermine freedom of expression and civil rights. Drawing from Neo-Marxist theories, this paper argues that these reforms and legislative enactments are aimed at maintaining dominion over society.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Aniello Iannone
AU  - Sri Endah Kinasih
AU  - Irfan Wahyudi
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/06
TI  - Protests in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines (2019-2022). A Synthetic and comparative study of recent advances through a historical lens
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference for Democracy and National Resilience (ICDNR 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 128
EP  - 148
SN  - 2352-5398
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DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-148-7_12
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