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New Indonesian Military Chief Downplays Extent of Papua Conflict

New Indonesian Military Chief Downplays Extent of Papua Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The past few years have seen growing numbers of violent incidents in the eastern region, home to a long-running separatist insurgency.

Indonesia’s Military Gets New Reserve Component

Indonesia’s Military Gets New Reserve Component

By Luke Lischin
The creation of a new reserve component, KOMCAD, will have significant repercussions for political violence in Indonesia.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: The Indonesian Military Case

‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: The Indonesian Military Case

By Tangguh Chairil and Aisha R. Kusumasomantri
The Indonesian military has been firing personnel due to their sexual orientation. What can be done to improve inclusiveness in the future?

The US Should Not Be Rehabilitating Indonesia’s Abusive Special Forces

The US Should Not Be Rehabilitating Indonesia’s Abusive Special Forces

By Andreas Harsono
The Indonesian military’s past abuses should not be forgotten.

An Indonesian General's Political Aspirations

An Indonesian General's Political Aspirations

By Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge
Former TNI commander Gatot Nurmantyo's ambition speaks to a deeper issue in civil-military relations.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

The Evolution of Indonesia’s Military

The Evolution of Indonesia’s Military

By Natalie Sambhi
Can a leopard change its spots?

Can the US Marines Help Build Indonesia’s Amphibious Capabilities?

Can the US Marines Help Build Indonesia’s Amphibious Capabilities?

By Grant Newsham and Swee Lean Collin Koh
The effort could play an important role in the rebalance.
Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism

Indian Prime Minister Visits Arunachal Pradesh, Drawing Chinese Criticism

By Ankit Panda
Plus, ISIS, public opinion in Myanmar, the Chinese military's weaknesses, aircraft carriers, and more. Weekend links.

An Indonesian Defense Revolution Under Jokowi?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indonesia’s new president is determined to transform its defense industry.

The Human Tragedy of West Papua

The Human Tragedy of West Papua

By Gemima Harvey
The suspicious death of a rebel leader is the latest in a long line of alleged human rights abuses.

Military Exercises: Policy by Other Means

Military Exercises: Policy by Other Means

Indonesia’s presence at a recent aerial war game is a welcome change. Still, Australia must do more to be inclusive.

Indonesia Talks Defense With China

Jakarta’s proposed defense ties with Beijing risk upsetting ASEAN’s fragile balance.

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