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Debunking Military Myths in Democracy

Monday, December 29, 2025

Not only is the military’s presence increasingly rampant in civilian institutions, but military-style thinking is also spreading. Democracy is increasingly under threat.

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There is a myth about military superiority in politics that was shaped through education and political practices during the New Order era. The military is considered to be more decisive, and democracy requires decisiveness and strength. In fact, the opposite is true: democracy requires a lot of debate and less unquestioned command. What is happening today is not just militarization, but also militarism, in the sense of a conception of the militar

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