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A Faustian bargain? Indonesia's choice between morality and military might
Academia 1 year ago

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A Faustian bargain? Indonesia's choice between morality and military might

Indonesia's growing military ties with the US — a key ally of Israel — has raised questions about the implications for its foreign policy stance, especially its support for Palestine.
China raises defense spending by 7.2%
Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

China raises defense spending by 7.2%

Since Xi Jinping became president and commander-in-chief more than a decade ago, the defense budget has ballooned to 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.60 billion) this year from 720 billion yuan in 2013.
Prabowo on back foot in heated debate
Election Updates 2 years ago

Prabowo on back foot in heated debate

Fiery exchanges unfolded during the third debate, topics that were especially sensitive for Prabowo, who has sought to position himself as the torchbearer of the current administration and is the race’s current frontrunner.
Govt delays purchase of used fighter jets, citing fiscal constraints
Politics 2 years ago

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Govt delays purchase of used fighter jets, citing fiscal constraints

The government has postponed a plan to purchase 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar because of budget limitations, the Defense Ministry has said.
Indonesia must be prudent with military spending, Jokowi says
Politics 2 years ago

Indonesia must be prudent with military spending, Jokowi says

The country is seeking to modernise its military but has lagged its regional peers in recent years. 
Discourse: Indonesia must avoid conflicts as we cannot afford war
Election Updates 2 years ago

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Discourse: Indonesia must avoid conflicts as we cannot afford war

After retiring from his post as Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, Gen. (ret) Andika Perkasa joined a list of potential figures to lead the campaign of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) presidential candidate, Ganjar Pranowo.
Defense budget increase: Between progress and pitfalls
Academia 2 years ago

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Defense budget increase: Between progress and pitfalls

Without a clear road map, the process of acquiring defense equipment in Indonesia is frequently guided by opportunistic factors. 
Indonesia buys drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace
Politics 2 years ago

Indonesia buys drones worth $300 million from Turkish Aerospace

The deal comes after President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo in July warned his cabinet to maintain a "healthy" budget as he highlighted outsized spending by the country's security agencies, including the Defense Ministry. 
Waiting for PM Kishida’s defense and economic doctrine
Academia 3 years ago

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Waiting for PM Kishida’s defense and economic doctrine

Japan will remain one of the most important economic and sociocultural powers in the region. ASEAN has strong faith in Japan’s commitment to delivering its promises.
Indonesia on major defense spending spree
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

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Indonesia on major defense spending spree

Indonesia's fighter jet shopping spree spotlights a growing arms race in the Indo-Pacific region, while local analysts await a clear explanation about the pandemic-era purchase plans.
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