Indonesia’s Democratic Transition and Stalled Military Reform

Indonesia's military reform agenda is facing significant setbacks due to political constraints and an expanded role for the armed forces in non-traditional security sectors. Critics argue that recent legislative changes undermine civilian control and professional military standards.
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The balance between military and civilian power is a key indicator of democratic health in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
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The analysis focuses on the erosion of democratic norms and civil society, which is a common framing in political science critiques.
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