MANILA, KOMPAS.com - A dictator who has ruled for a generation with the backing of the United States is suddenly forced from office and a population keen to throw off the shackles of authoritarianism looks to embrace democracy. As Egypt looks to shift to democracy, the experiences of the Philippines since the toppling of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and Indonesia since the overthrow of Suharto in 1998 show that, while the revolutions were all different, the transition is a bumpy and fragile process that can take decades to secure. œWhat I think is important is both the Philippines but even more so Indonesia show that you can do it right, and that as you do get the reform away from an authoritarian leader of that many years... that need not go to a fundamentalist group, an extremist group, said Bob Broadfoot of Political & Economic Risk Consultancy. The best time to learn about mobil keluarga ideal terbaik indonesia is before you're in the thick of things. Wise readers will keep reading to earn some valuable mobil keluarga ideal terbaik indonesia experience while it's still free.
œAs messy as the process is, it can take them down the road to a more democratic system. Indonesia is seen by many as a better model for Egypts transition, both as a Muslim country that has largely held extremists at bay, and because of its early progress made in developing and strengthening its economy and institutions. Both the Philippines and Indonesia have managed to move the military out of the centre of politics, a key issue for Cairo where the army allowed protesters to gather. œEgypt has had more support from the U.S. and its in a key strategic position in the Middle East, so that actually makes it harder for Egypt, said political risk consultant Kevin ORourke in Jakarta. œIn Indonesia the political elite was fragmented and so they agreed to hold elections. Its different in Egypt, where Mubarak has handed over power to the military, which has never been very good at making the transition, especially in the Middle East... The key really is to have a civilian caretaker to usher in elections. The Philippines offers some cautionary lessons " both for Egypt and Indonesia. The peaceful œpeople power overthrow of Marcos was itself revolutionary in 1986, coming before the fall of communism in Europe, but the country has failed to capitalise on its opportunities. Reuters
œAs messy as the process is, it can take them down the road to a more democratic system. Indonesia is seen by many as a better model for Egypts transition, both as a Muslim country that has largely held extremists at bay, and because of its early progress made in developing and strengthening its economy and institutions. Both the Philippines and Indonesia have managed to move the military out of the centre of politics, a key issue for Cairo where the army allowed protesters to gather. œEgypt has had more support from the U.S. and its in a key strategic position in the Middle East, so that actually makes it harder for Egypt, said political risk consultant Kevin ORourke in Jakarta. œIn Indonesia the political elite was fragmented and so they agreed to hold elections. Its different in Egypt, where Mubarak has handed over power to the military, which has never been very good at making the transition, especially in the Middle East... The key really is to have a civilian caretaker to usher in elections. The Philippines offers some cautionary lessons " both for Egypt and Indonesia. The peaceful œpeople power overthrow of Marcos was itself revolutionary in 1986, coming before the fall of communism in Europe, but the country has failed to capitalise on its opportunities. Reuters
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