Herbert Feith Book Launch Highlights Threat to Democracy Without Constitutional Restraints
A book launch event for Herbert Feith's work in Indonesia sparked discussions on the dangers of democracy unchecked by constitutional controls, highlighting concerns over the erosion of democratic principles.
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