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The politics of counter-terrorism in post-authoritarian states: Indonesia’s experience, 1998–2018

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  • Muhamad Haripin
  • Chaula Rininta Anindya
  • Adhi Priamarizki

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The separation of the Indonesian national police (POLRI) from the military (ABRI), now named the TNI, in 1999 led to transfer of domestic security role from the armed forces to POLRI. On one hand, POLRI has a greater role in internal security, particularly in countering terrorism. On the other hand, TNI continually attempts to reassert its dominance in the field of counter-terrorism. Previous studies on the subject place the issue in the context of the early days of democratisation. This paper aims to contribute by counting latest developments, notably the rise of new terrorist groups and recent counter-terrorism legislations. We argue that institutional rivalries between the POLRI and the TNI, and the military's determination to reclaim a greater role in domestic security have become an impediment to achieving successful counterterrorism efforts. This article also examines the development of military reform against the backdrop of the military's disproportionate and growing influence.

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  • Muhamad Haripin & Chaula Rininta Anindya & Adhi Priamarizki, 2020. "The politics of counter-terrorism in post-authoritarian states: Indonesia’s experience, 1998–2018," Defense & Security Analysis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(3), pages 275-299, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdanxx:v:36:y:2020:i:3:p:275-299
    DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2020.1790807
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