Wanted: A Non-political TNI Commander

The candidates for TNI commander are maneuvering to seek support. If the President chooses the wrong person, the aspirations of the reformasi movement will not be achieved.

Tempo

June 11, 2021

PRESIDENT Joko Widodo should use the remaining term of Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto to carefully choose the commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI). Whichever candidate Jokowi chooses must be able to restore the dignity of the military. The next TNI commander must not be involved in practical politics or become a political tool of the government.

Jokowi has selected three chiefs of staff with the potential to replace Hadi. Although Hadi

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