Mission creep Indonesian military targets internal security role

摘要

1. Indonesia's armed forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia: TNI) are expanding and playing a greater role in internal security. 2. The military's internal security role is set to grow as President Joko Widodo seeks its support to offset his lack of political authority. 3. Despite this, the TNI is unlikely to regain the formal political role it played during President Suharto's authoritarian government (1966-98).