Jan-Mar 2003

Terrorism

The Bali Bombing
Understanding the tragedy beyond al-Qaeda and Bush's 'war on terror' - Thomas Reuter

The insecurity forces

Security Disorders
Sending Troops is not Going to Solve Regional Conflicts - Douglas Kammen
What's Wrong With Freeport's Security Policy?
A report by a human rights organisation in West Papua - Institute for Human Rights Study and Advocacy (Elsham)
Brawling, Bombing, and 'Backing'
The Security Forces as a Source of Insecurity - John Roosa
Doing Daily Battle
Street children face police and security guards - Rikah and Dede

Civilian Militias

The Model Militia
A new security force in Bali is cloaked in tradition - Degung Santikarma
Self-reliant militias
Homegrown security forces wield great power in Lombok - John M. MacDougall
Putting the (Para)Military Back Into Politics
The 'taskforces' of the political parties - Phil King

Military business

Plundering the Sea
Regulating trawling companies is difficult when the navy is in business with them - Brian Fegan
On the Waterfront
The Military Fleeces and Polices Port Workers - Razif

The militarys legacy

Evading the Truth
Will a Truth and Reconciliation Commission ever be formed? - Agung Putri
Not Fade Away
A General of the Sukarno years criticises today's military - Muhammad Fauzi
The Endless Wait
Families of the Disappeared are Still Searching for Answers - R. Waluya Jati

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