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Indonesia security

March 09, 2023
Setting Indonesia’s Navy on a Course Beyond 2024
By Gilang Kembara
The Minimum Essential Force modernization program ends next year. Does TNI-AL have a plan for what to do next?

February 08, 2023
Papuan Rebels Take New Zealand Pilot Hostage in Remote Area
By Sebastian Strangio
The West Papua National Liberation Army says it holds Western countries, including New Zealand, responsible for supporting the Indonesian military.

November 11, 2022
How Indonesia Can Improve Its Defense Investment Climate
By Anastasia Febiola Sumarauw and Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
If the country wants to expand its domestic defense manufacturing sector, it needs to make itself a more attractive market for foreign arms contractors.

March 04, 2022
Separatist Fighters Kill 8 Telecom Technicians in Papua Province
By Sebastian Strangio
The attack came on the same day that a group of U.N. experts called out Indonesia's "shocking abuses" in the eastern province.

February 08, 2022
Is There an Arms Race Underway in Southeast Asia?
By James Guild
Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.

January 06, 2022
Indonesian Prosecutors Seek Life for Bali Bombing Suspect
By Niniek Karmini
Laywers for Aris Sumarsono, alias Zulkarnaen, claim he was aware of the bombing but did not participate in the operation.

December 22, 2021
How Closer India-Indonesia Security Ties Can Promote a Stable Indo-Pacific
By Don McLain Gill
The two nations share a host of concerns and could potentially act as anchors of the regional security order.

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.

August 05, 2021
After Trump Interregnum, US, Indonesia Agree to Resume ‘Strategic Dialogue’
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement marks a convergence of interests with the U.S., but that does not preclude strong economic ties with China.

June 28, 2021
US, Indonesia Begin Construction on Maritime Training Center
By Sebastian Strangio
The center will occupy a strategic position at the southern entrance to the Straits of Malacca.

January 21, 2021
Why Karang Singa Matters to Indonesia’s Sovereignty
By Jundi Jaadulhaq and Beni Sukadis
Indonesia cannot afford to waste any more time in taking measures to safeguard its sovereignty over the shoal and its surrounding territorial waters.

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.
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