I’m not sure whether the commander of Military District IV/Diponegoro, Maj. Gen. Hardiono Saroso, was joking when earlier this month … More
Category: Indonesia’s defence matters
Challenges Ahead for Indonesia’s First Defence Offset Policy
Offset is a ubiquitous characteristic of the contemporary arms trade. Yet, Indonesia, surprisingly, is one of the few countries engaging … More
Flaws in the social-conflict management law
The recently approved law on managing social conflict is indeed a cause for concern. Chairman of the House of Representatives’ … More
Timor Leste 10th Anniversary: Progress Came a Long Way
On Sunday, 20 May 2012, Timor Leste will celebrate 10th anniversary of independence. The country parted from Indonesia in 1999 and … More
The new intelligence law: Not smart enough
by Fitri Bintang Timur When one comes across new legislation, they should ask: What does this bill regulate? For example, … More
Indonesia’s New Offset Policy: Time for Broader Defence Industrial Strategy
Rajaratnam School of International Studies Commentary, 5 August 2011, No. 114/2011 see it here http://www.rsis.edu.sg/publications/Perspective/RSIS1142011.pdf
Where the Law Doesn’t Go: Who’s Watching the Intelligence Agency?
by Fitri Bintang Timur The intelligence bill is in the spotlight once again, with the House of Representatives set to … More
Study of Indonesian Government’s Policy Implementation in Separating Military from Business
Master Thesis, Institut Teknologi Bandung see it here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/19488638/Indonesia-Military-Business-Takeover-Master-Degree-Dissertation-for-ITB
Fitri Bintang Timur 