The Sorry State of Indonesian Intelligence

Indonesian police intelligence, long restricted to dealing with ordinary crimes, finds itself powerless upon being entrusted with internal security duties.

January 8, 2001

Does Indonesia still have an intelligence institution? On paper, yes. But is it effective in dealing with the rising tide of terrorism? Sadly, the answer appears to be no. Indonesian police may be effective in dealing with petty criminals such as purse snatchers and robbers on the streets, but apparently they can’t catch big-time criminals like Tommy Suharto. Police are still good at apprehending people who disturb public order with firewor

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