Terorrism, Security, and Government Regulations
October 29, 2002
The Bali bombing, which killed more than 180 people, proved that terrorism is now a reality in Indonesia. Politicians can no longer deny its existence. The policy of denial is based on an emotional belief that Indonesia's law enforcement system is functional and prevents terrorists from op
M. Riefqi Muna*
*Executive director of the RIDEP Institute and a member of the Indonesian Working Group of Security Sector Reform (IWG-SSR), Jakarta.