Ramlan Surbakti
Ramlan Surbakti is a prominent political science professor at Universitas Airlangga in Indonesia. He has been vocal about the challenges facing Indonesian democracy, particularly criticizing the performance of political parties since the reform era began over two decades ago. Surbakti argues that these parties have failed to serve as effective representatives of the people, instead becoming entrenched in transactional politics and dominated by elite interests. His insights highlight the need for significant reforms to restore the integrity and functionality of political parties in Indonesia's democratic system.
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Ramlan Surbakti is a professor at FISIP Universitas Airlangga and a member of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences.
Pemilihan Kepala Daerah, Bentuk Pemerintahan, dan Desentralisasi
Indonesia· 2025-12-22
Ramlan Surbakti stated that the revision of the election law should be done to improve the quality of elections.
Mayoritas Publik Setuju Pemisahan PemiluIndonesia· 2025-08-04
Ramlan Surbakti is an academic who is part of the group expressing concerns about Hasto Kristiyanto's prosecution.
Terbukti Terima Suap, Hasto Divonis Hukuman 3,5 Tahun PenjaraIndonesia· 2025-07-25
Ramlan Surbakti is an academic who is part of the alliance expressing concerns about Hasto's prosecution.
Vonis Dugaan Korupsi dan Perintangan Penyidikan Hasto Kristiyanto, Ini Perjalanan KasusnyaIndonesia· 2025-07-25
Ramlan Surbakti is an academic who was part of the alliance supporting Hasto Kristiyanto.
Terbukti Terima Suap, Hasto Divonis Hukuman 3,5 Tahun PenjaraIndonesia· 2025-07-25
Ramlan Surbakti stated that the separation of national and local elections gives political parties more opportunities to prepare their best candidates.
Siapa yang Diuntungkan dari Pemisahan Pemilu Nasional dan Lokal?Indonesia· 2025-06-29
Ramlan Surbakti is a Professor of Political Science at Universitas Airlangga.
Setelah 27 Tahun, Mengapa Amanat dan Agenda Reformasi Tak Kunjung Tuntas?Indonesia· 2025-05-22
Ramlan Surbakti is a professor of Political Science at Universitas Airlangga who critiques the failure of political parties in Indonesia.
Setelah 27 Tahun, Mengapa Amanat dan Agenda Reformasi Tak Kunjung Tuntas?Indonesia· 2025-05-22Ramlan Surbakti is a political science professor who critiques the open proportional system for failing to enhance democracy.
Partai Politik Gagal Tumbuh Bersama Reformasi (3)Indonesia· 2025-05-21