This paper discusses the development of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) in undertaking internal reform, and its place within the democratic transition in Indonesia. This paper tries to enrich the on-going discussion on police and political dynamics, and to provide valuable insight into internal debates. The main challenges to advancing reform are identifed, which are the politicization of the police and external obstruction.
Journal of Indonesian Social Science and Humanities (JISSH) is a peer-reviewed international journal in English organized by Deputy of Social Sciences and Humanities, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI). It is published biannually and covers all aspects of Indonesia, regional and international ...