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Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present
February 07, 2023

Indonesia Confronts the Past, While Sidestepping the Present

By Rory James
What motivated President Joko Widodo's recent acknowledgement of gross past human rights abuses?

Myanmar Junta Should Hand Power to ‘Qualified’ Leaders: Indonesian Minister
January 20, 2023

Myanmar Junta Should Hand Power to ‘Qualified’ Leaders: Indonesian Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
Indonesia's experience of democratization could offer a path forward for Myanmar – but only if the country's generals have the political will.
Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says
December 13, 2022

Indonesian Security Forces Responsible for Dozens of Extrajudicial Killings, Rights Group Says

By Sebastian Strangio
In its annual human rights report, the organization KontraS documented 72 cases of unlawful killings by police and military personnel.

Indonesia Finalizes Major Jet Fighter Purchases From US, France
February 11, 2022

Indonesia Finalizes Major Jet Fighter Purchases From US, France

By Sebastian Strangio
The two purchases reflect both the ambition of Indonesia's defense modernization plans and its promiscuous approach to procurements.

Why Indonesia Needs to Expand Its Submarine Fleet
January 07, 2022

Why Indonesia Needs to Expand Its Submarine Fleet

By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti and Alban Sciascia
Given tight budget constraints, submarines offer Indonesia's navy the greatest bang for its buck.

How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto
October 22, 2021

How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto

By Jefferson Ng
Since his appointment in 2019, the former general has strengthened the Ministry's position vis-à-vis the country's powerful military.

Indonesia Clinches Deal for 8 Italian-Made Frigates
June 16, 2021

Indonesia Clinches Deal for 8 Italian-Made Frigates

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement represents one part of a sharp planned increase in Indonesia's defense spending.
Indonesian Military Chief Expresses Concern Over Myanmar Violence
March 19, 2021

Indonesian Military Chief Expresses Concern Over Myanmar Violence

By Sebastian Strangio
The comments from Hadi Tjahjanto came as ASEAN parliamentarians called for the bloc to take a tougher line on the military junta.

Has COVID Re-Militarized Indonesia?
August 01, 2020

Has COVID Re-Militarized Indonesia?

By Natalie Sambhi
The Indonesian military’s COVID-19 role is not a comeback in the making.

Indonesia Needs to Change Its Security-Heavy Approach to COVID-19
April 30, 2020

Indonesia Needs to Change Its Security-Heavy Approach to COVID-19

By Tangguh Chairil
The government is fighting a plague, not rebels.

New Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles Request Spotlights Indonesia’s Defense Capabilities
April 06, 2020

New Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles Request Spotlights Indonesia’s Defense Capabilities

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.
What’s in the New Indonesia F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Chatter?
March 24, 2020

What’s in the New Indonesia F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Chatter?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Speculation continues regarding how Jakarta will move forward on a longstanding requirement in its defense plans.

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