I see the current situation with optimism; However, this is an optimism that is full of caution. Cautious Optimism.

Politics is no longer solely based on party affiliation. In the eyes of new generation, political parties tend to be seen in a skeptical and cynical way. New generation is more concerned about issues that hurt justice.

Public life cannot be built healthily if narcissism continues to grow in society. We need to break through narrow and exclusive bubbles and build bridges that can connect all groups in “shared space.”

If we see Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah as representatives of Muslims in Indonesia, we can say the pattern of sociality developing among the Muslim population is conducive to upholding democracy.