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However, political tensions rumble beneath the surface. President Jokowi's efforts to develop his legacy separately from the traditional party machinery, especially his building of a new coalition outside of PDI-P’s influence, hints at pragmatic strategies to secure his generational influence. With Jokowi stepping down, cracking open opportunities for his family and allies to continue wielding power, the real test lies ahead: whether Indonesia’s democracy can sustain open, competitive, and transparent governance amid entrenched dynasties.