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Suharto
In Indonesia, President Prabowo’s ‘Ivy League Mafia’ Echoes the Past
By Larry Luckey
The Indonesian leader has surrounded himself with a circle of Western-educated economic advisors resembling the "Berkeley Mafia" that guided Suharto's New Order regime.
Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto
By Azifah Astrina
The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.
Beyond the Barracks: Indonesia’s Military Edges Back Into Civilian Affairs
By Carolyn Nash
Recent revisions to the country's 2004 National Armed Forces Law have broken down the firewall between the military and civilian spheres.
Germany Faces a Balancing Act in Engaging with Prabowo’s Indonesia
By Tim Hildebrandt and Christopher J. Godwin
The former general, who is set to assume office in October, will present a stiff test of Berlin's values-based foreign policy.
Indonesia’s Jokowi Confers Honorary Promotion On Likely Successor
By Sebastian Strangio
The promotion of Prabowo Subianto to the rank of four-star general has drawn further attention to his controversial military career under Suharto's New Order regime.
Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
The Rise of Prabowo and the Return of Indonesia’s Old Elite
By Edward Parker
The former Suharto-era general is the leading candidate to become Indonesia's next president. Is the country on the brink of New Order 2.0?
Did Malaysia’s PM Just Say the Quiet Part Out Loud on Myanmar?
By Sribala Subramanian
A look back at the origins of ASEAN's "embarrassing problem."
The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Next year's presidential election is a good time to press for accountability for the violence that accompanied the end of Suharto's New Order.
Turning Back the Clock in Indonesia
By Rizal Ramli
Since taking office in 2014, President Joko Widodo has made systematic efforts to weaken the country's democratic institutions and practices.
Is Indonesia’s Grand Experiment with Democracy Coming to an End?
By Dr. Rizal Ramli
A push to allow President Joko Widodo to run for a third term threatens to erode the foundations of the country's multiparty system.
Indonesia Seizes Land Owned by Suharto Son’s Company
By Niniek Karmini
The confiscation was part of government attempts to recover the outstanding debt of PT Timor Putra Nasional, a carmaker owned by Tommy Suharto.
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