The Politics of Securitization Democratic Indonesia in Bloomington, MN

The book presents a novel analytical perspective on Indonesia’s security policies during its transition to democracy. Kurniawan's analysis revolves around
extraordinary measures
and
normal politics
in response to the
existential threat
to the Indonesian state. This perspective is at the centre of the analysis which examines the process of
securitization
desecuritization
taken by the Indonesian government. This volume is essential reading for practitioners, students of Indonesian politics and researchers alike.