Can the Military Reform and Survive in a Post-Suharto Indonesia?

Abstract

This paper explores the past and current Indonesian military and assesses its ability to survive in a post-Suharto Indonesia. Until 1999, the official role of the Indonesian military was a dual role: providing both internal and external security to the country and fulfilling a political role in shaping and administering the government. The military is currently in a process of gradual reform. Indonesia has experienced a period of tremendous economic and political turmoil. Will military reform continue? Methodology: Research the historical background of the military and political systems in Indonesia, outline the reforms that have been made and the challenges which still exist. Analyze and present the major obstacles to reformation and provide recommendations as to how these obstacles can be overcome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 2002
Accession Number
ADA401705

Entities

People

  • Barbara J. Lutz

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Asia
  • Civil War
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Societies
  • Southeast Asia
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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