The Yudhoyono Presidency: Indonesia's Decade of Stability and Stagnation - Tapa blanda

The presidency of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-14) was a watershed in Indonesia's modern democratic history. Yudhoyono was not only the first Indonesian president to be directly elected, but also the first to be democratically re-elected. Coming to office after years of turbulent transition, he presided over a decade of remarkable political stability and steady economic growth. But other aspects of his rule have been the subject of controversy. While supporters view his presidency as a period of democratic consolidation and success, critics view it as a decade of stagnation and missed opportunities. This book is the first comprehensive attempt to evaluate both the achievements and the shortcomings of the Yudhoyono presidency. With contributions from leading experts on Indonesia's politics, economy and society, it assesses the Yudhoyono record in fields ranging from economic development and human rights, to foreign policy, the environment and the security sector.

Edward Aspinall is Head of Department of Political and Social Change, School of International, Political and Strategic Studies, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University. Marcus Mietzner, PhD Candidate, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University. Dirk Tomsa is Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Politics and International Relations Program, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.