Indonesian Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN 1978-760X
Vol. 4 / No. 1 / Published : 2012-01
Order : 1, and page :1 - 10
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Original Article :
Indonesia’s responses to the “war on terror”: several controversial issues in the transition to democracy
Author :
- M. Muttaqien*1
- The Department of International Relations, FISIP, Airlangga University
Abstract :
This article discusses Indonesian domestic responses to the “War on Terror” during Megawati Administration (2001-2004). It shows that several controversial issues emerge with regard the involvement of Indonesia in this war starting from Megawati’s visit to Washington a week after September 11 Attack, the dilemma of the government in responding the war in Afghanistan, the existence of international terrorist network in Indonesia, and the legislation of anti-terrorism laws. This paper argues that the pros and cons on these issues is a consequence of transition to democracy in this country. In the situation that democracy has not been consolidated yet, civil society in Indonesia worries that a deep participation of Indonesia in this kind of “war” can shift democratization process in this country.
Keyword :
war on terror, Megawati administration, democratization, terrorism network, democracy,
References :
Ananta A, Arifin EN & Suryadinata L,(2004) Indonesian Electoral Behavior: A Statistical Perspective Singapore : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Ramadhan KH,(1994) Soemitro: Dari Pangdam Mulawarman sampai Pangkopkamtib Jakarta : Pustaka Sinar Harapan
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