<![CDATA[Dwifungsi (dual-function) of the Indonesian Arm Forces has been evolved and reached its peak in the New Order era. The social and political role of Indonesian Arm Forces became dominant in every aspects of the life of society. After the regime downfall in 1998, with the monetary crisis which accompanied it, Indonesian civil society demanded the state to be fully democratic. Thus, the Dwifungsi is left behind. Nevertheless, the effort to restore Dwifungsi is still strong. By now, many of Indonesian military generals has occupies public offices. It is of course a backward and making Indonesia to its darker past. The plan of Jokowi’s administration to give posts for military officers in ministries and civil institutions is not accord with democratic spirit and tend to bring back authoritarianism to life.]]>
