The Price of Neutrality

The new TNI Commander must not repeat the mistakes of his predecessor. He must not become a tool of those in power.

December 11, 2017

The recent replacement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander is a good time to again stress the true role of the military in a democracy. As an instrument of the State, whose main task is to safeguard the nations security and sovereignty, the TNI should never get involved in day-to-day politics, including by throwing its support behind a president who selects its new commander. The new Commander must ensure the pendulum of history does not s

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