Military In Indonesian Government: Democracy Under Threat?

Erin Cook, Journalist for Southeast Asian Affairs

25-Mar-25 08:30

Military In Indonesian Government: Democracy Under Threat?

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Indonesia’s parliament has recently ratified a law allowing members of the military to hold more government roles. This has prompted protests over what is perceived as a threat to democracy. Erin Cook, a journalist for Southeast Asian Affairs, talks to us about what these revisions actually mean.

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Produced by: Jake Lim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam, Aisalli Ayub

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Categories: politics, government, international, controversies, Law/Activism

Tags: indonesia, prabowo, president joko widodo, sovereign wealth funds, student protests,

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