Posts with tag: Military Law
The new TNI Law is about much more than just military dual function
AnalysisThe new TNI law enhances legal justifications for the military’s dual function, but it does not inevitably lead to a return to military authoritarian rule under Prabowo. This is because attempts to centralise power in a single ruler inherently threaten to reduce the share of power and resources available to other contending political-economic elite players.
The new TNI Law: will it undermine maritime security governance?
Analysis, PoliciesThe amended TNI Law now legalises the current practice by which active Navy personnel serve in the Coast Guard without resigning from the Navy. However, it is wrong to assume that nothing will change because of this.
Will the new Military Law bring back Soeharto’s Dual Function?
Analysis, Policies, Politics, SecurityThe sight of the military swarming the streets to prevent student protesters from disrupting a DPR plenary session brought back memories of President Soeharto’s New Order, when soldiers were an integral and oppressive part of Indonesian political and social life.