Interpreting Indonesian Politics (Paperback, New edition)

Comprises a collection of papers written over a 20-year period, presenting the author's analyses and reflections on the political and economic situation of the country and tracing the growth of Indonesia as a nation from the time Suharto took over the reins of government in 1965. The author proposes a framework within which Indonesian politics can be effectively studied and understood, highlighting the basic factors which dominate the Indonesian political scene, such as the role of the military, Islam and the highly active and vocal students, and exploring their political interaction which makes this book a key relevant study since its first publication in 1998. This new edition is updated to reflect changes in Indonesian governance, including the Megawati Administration.