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Indonesia’s Military Resurgence

Indonesia’s Military Resurgence

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Jun 18, 2015
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In recent months, Indonesia’s embattled President Joko Widowo has overseen a remarkable resurgence of military power over Indonesian society.

Beginning in 1999, the military had been eased out of the dual role of dwifungsi – safeguarding the country against both external and internal threat – but the military now to some extent is resuming it. It has agr…

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