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Indonesia military
Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization
By James Guild
The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
By Tangguh Chairil
The government is fighting a plague, not rebels.
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.