Covers key themes such as human rights, security, legitimacy, ideology and civil-military relations
Examines Suharto, Habibie and Wahid's governments and their relationship with the military
Original research and controversial argument from an up and coming young scholar
Praise for the hardback edition:
'A well researched and significant book covering a critical period in Indonesian history.' - Political Studies Review
'Jun Honna's book is a model of detailed research, judicious analysis, and clear prose [...] this book is a major contribution to our understanding of the Indonesian military and transitions from authoritarian rule more generally.'
- Douglas Kammen, Indonesia
'Jun Honna's long-awaited book [...] offers sobering material for reflection. [...] Honna has attempted to reconstruct a difficult period in Indonesian history, and his book deserves a broad reading.'
- Robert W. Hefner, The Journal of Asian Studies
Jun Honna is Assistant Professor in the College of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University, Japan.
1. Introduction
2. Eroding Dwifungsi Political Power and Democratic Movement in the Late New Order Period
3. Reinventing Legitimacy: Doctrinal Adaptation in the Changing Society
4. Security Approach and Human Rights
5. Creating New Threats: Ideological Dogmatization
6. Contesting 'Inner' Thoughts in Civil-Military Discourse
7. The Post-Soeharto: Politics and Theatre of Military Reform
8. Conclusions