Journal of Global Strategic Studies
Vol 3 No 1 (2023): Journal of Global Strategic Studies

Jokowi’s Generals, Civilian Control, and the Power of the Panglima

Sambhi, Natalie (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2023

Abstract

The relationship between the president and the military chief (known as the Panglima) can be a useful proxy for understanding the state of civil-military relations in Indonesia. This research note argues that, under President Joko Widodo, democratic norms of civil-military relations have been further eroded with the selection of the Panglima becoming increasingly politicised, rather than being guided by operational or service rotation needs. Also, the president has experienced varying levels of civilian control over the military chief, influenced by factors such as personality and timing.

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Abbrev

JGSS

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Journal of Global Strategic Studies aims to become one of the preeminent journals in Political Science, notably on International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Area Studies. At this point we publish our issues twice a year, in June and in December. Depending on the number of submissions, we ...