Military Politics and Democratization in Indonesia (RoutledgeCurzon Research on South East Asia)

Jun Honna

ISBN 10: 0415272289 / ISBN 13: 9780415272285

Published by London ; New York : Routledge, 2003

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xiii, 300 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm. Summary:This book looks at the role of the Indonesian military in the downfall of Suharto and their ongoing influence on the succeeding governments of B.J. Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Military Politics and Democratization in Indonesia (RoutledgeCurzon Research on South East Asia)
• Publisher: London ; New York : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415272289
• ISBN 13: 9780415272285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Southeast Asia
  • Military History

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Synopsis

The military have had a key role to play in Indonesia's recent history and may well have a decisive role to play in her future. This book looks at the role of the military in the downfall of Suharto and their ongoing influence on the succeeding governments of B.J. Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid. The author also examines such key features as human rights, reconciliation, civic-military discourse and ongoing security dilemmas. The book is unique in providing the best overview of the role of the military in the world's fourth most populous nation.

About the Author

Jun Honna is Assistant Professor in the College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, Japan.