This study identifies the factors behind the Indonesian military's decision to reposition its dominant role in socio-political affairs after the fall of Suharto. It covers the contestation between the military and the new civilian regime under President Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) over its altered role, and the military's part behind his fall. Finally, the military's future role under President Megawati is assessed, together with the possibilities of it resuming power.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
... provides a useful update of the military's engagement with political events in the first years since the overthrow of Soeharto." - Steven Drakeley, Pacific Affairs, Vol. 79, No. 1
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Maße
Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-87-91114-05-2 (9788791114052)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The military during the pre-reform period: the development of Dwifungsi - a re-categorization; the military - a spoiler, critical supporter and political tool. Towards the new paradigm of ABRI: the fall of Soeharto - contributing and triggering factors; anti-Habibie and anti-Dwingfungsi movements; the new paradigm of ABRI. The military in the new democratic regime - the political contestations: the rise of Abdurrahman Wahid; the changing role of the military in socio-political affairs. The military in the new democratic regime - the economic contestations: the institutional business of the military; the non-institutional business of the military. Future role of the military: the military role in the fall of Abdurrahman Wahid; the rise of Megawati Soekarnoputri - back to the past?; the new challenge from the younger generation of the military.
