How Indonesia Can Help Democracies Stand Strong

The world is seeing a big fight between big democracies and powerful autocracies. This is not just about military strength. It's also about ideas and values. Democracies need to show they are strong and united. Middle-sized democracies, like Indonesia, can play a big role in this. Indonesia is the third-largest democracy in the world. It has a unique chance to show how democracy can work well with Islam. This is important because many people think democracy and Islam do not go together. Indonesia can prove them wrong.But Indonesia needs to do some things first. It must make its democracy stronger. This means teaching people about the importance of freedom and human rights. It also means making sure these values are part of the country's foreign policy. The West, especially the United States, should support Indonesia in this role. They can do this through economic help and defense cooperation. This will help Indonesia become a strong middle power in the Indo-Pacific region. In short, Indonesia has a big job to do. It can help democracies stand strong against autocracies. But it needs to make its democracy stronger first. And it needs help from the West.