Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto – The Diplomat

In early 2025, Indonesia amended its National Armed Forces Law to expand the domestic and bureaucratic roles of the Indonesian Armed Forces, raising concerns about the professionalization of the military and its removal from civilian governance. The law grants the military authority to participate in civilian governance and appoint serving military officers to key state institutions, challenging global norms of military professionalism and civilian supremacy. This move risks eroding the military’s expertise, corporate identity, and subordination to civilian leadership, potentially weakening Indonesia’s democratic stability and governance effectiveness.

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