Avoiding Political Polarization

Now we are entering the era of open politics. However, each political era creates its own complications and problems. There is no “political paradise” on earth.

PANDU LAZUARDY PATRIARI

Ulil Abshar Abdalla

There are two main issues to be discussed here: first, regarding the symptoms of political polarization which have been rife in the last 10 to 15 years in this country; and second, what steps should be taken to deal with the polarization.

In open politics, symptoms of political polarization may be commonplace. Polarization is a natural result of competition between various political groups.