73: A Militarised Society

73: A Militarised Society
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Jan-Mar 2003

Terrorism

A Militarised SocietyIndonesia today is a dangerous place primarily for Indonesians, not foreigners

The Bali Bombing Understanding the tragedy beyond al-Qaeda and Bush's 'war on terror' - Thomas Reuter

The insecurity forces

Security Disorders Sending Troops is not Going to Solve Regional Conflicts - Douglas Kammen

What's Wrong With Freeport's Security Policy? A report by a human rights organisation in West Papua - Institute for Human Rights Study and Advocacy (Elsham)

Brawling, Bombing, and 'Backing' The Security Forces as a Source of Insecurity - John Roosa

Doing Daily Battle Street children face police and security guards - Rikah and Dede

Civilian Militias

The Model Militia A new security force in Bali is cloaked in tradition - Degung Santikarma

Self-reliant militias Homegrown security forces wield great power in Lombok - John M. MacDougall

Putting the (Para)Military Back Into Politics The 'taskforces' of the political parties - Phil King

Military business

Plundering the Sea Regulating trawling companies is difficult when the navy is in business with them - Brian Fegan

On the Waterfront The Military Fleeces and Polices Port Workers - Razif

The militarys legacy

Evading the Truth Will a Truth and Reconciliation Commission ever be formed? - Agung Putri

Not Fade Away A General of the Sukarno years criticises today's military - Muhammad Fauzi

The Endless Wait Families of the Disappeared are Still Searching for Answers - R. Waluya Jati

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Inside Indonesia 73: Jan-Mar 2003