The Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) Role, Prospects and Implications

Abstract

Much of the uncertainty concerns the prospective political succession to President Suharto. As the President's age increasingly poses the succession issue, it is not clear that there is a strong set of institutions to guide a smooth transition. In fact, the only truly integrated national institution is the armed forces (known by its Indonesian acronym, ABRI). Exactly because of ABRI's central role in Indonesia, it is essential that the United States and its friends in the region understand the Indonesian military.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA394218

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  • Marvin Ott
  • Patrick Cronin

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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  • Aircrafts
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  • Military Aircraft
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