Indonesia's Shaky Transition
Jakarta, 10 October 1999
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
A Faltering Democratisation Process
The fall of Soeharto's "New Order" regime
The Habibie transition
Aftermath of the elections
The Role of the Military
Traditional dual role
Military under attack - the East Timor effect
Subjugating the military to civilian rule
Achieving reform
Corruption
Rule of Law
Media
Civil Society
Regional Issues - National Unity at Risk?
Aceh case study
Recommendations
Engaging the new government
The military
Cracking down on corruption and strengthening the rule of law
Defusing local tensions
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