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Academia 1 month ago
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The rise of dynasties and politicization of meritocracy in the TNI
As the TNI swaps rigid seniority for an ill-defined model of "meritocracy," the rhetoric of professional advancement increasingly serves as a convenient cover for dynastic privilege and political patronage.
Academia 1 month ago
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Justice at the barrel of a gun: The anticlimax of antigraft policy
When institutional rivalries push heavily armed soldiers to negotiate the return of seized evidence, Indonesia faces a critical choice: uphold the civilian rule of law or allow justice to be dictated by the barrel of a gun.
Academia 1 month ago
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Two generals, one democratic corridor
As Indonesia honored its fallen soldiers alongside those of Timor-Leste last week, the occasion served as a reminder of the parallel journeys the two bordering neighbors have trod, not least in their leaders' approaches to maintain national defense and public security within the corridors of democracy.
Politics 1 month ago
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Top prosecutor denies graft allegations
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) would expedite the investigation of several priority cases, including ones pertaining to President Prabowo Subianto’s free meals program, said Jampidsus Febrie Ardiansyah while dismissing allegations of corruption.
Politics 1 month ago
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AGO, police rivalry in spotlight amid graft raids
Observers point to competition among the Attorney General’s Office, the National Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI) that, if left unchecked, could leave a bad impression on the administration of President Prabowo Subianto.
Society 1 month ago
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‘Izin’ and ‘Siap!’: Military lingo creeps into civilian life
The use of military-related language such as ‘siap!’ (ready) among civilians in formal and casual settings has been common at a time when the military is expanding its role into civilian affairs across the country.
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