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14 Introduction
In sum, when reconsidering media practices often viewed as degrading to democ-
racy and exploring their role in checking democratization’s reversal, Indonesia’s recent
history is rich in lessons for pragmatic reformers and insights for academic analysts.
Perhaps most critically, examining the media in Indonesia’s transition reveals its cen-
tral role in maintaining the uncertainty of democracy’s ongoing contests, thereby pro-
moting the critical elements of accountability, competition, transparency, and above
all, circulation of leadership.
