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How was a thirty-two year old authoritarian regime brought down and what augurs in its place? This book attempts to examine the background factors as well as the trigger that led to Suharto's resignation, amidst the power struggle that has been taking place in the opaque political world of Indonesia. Equally important, the ways in which the 'new' powerbrokers, with Suharto remaining influential in the background, have tried to adapt themselves to the new environment are also examined. Finally, the meaning of Suharto's resignation and what has changed and remained static are analysed.
List of contents
Preface Introduction The 'Succession Debates' and Scenarios in Indonesia, March 1993 - March 1998 The May 1997 Indonesian General Elections and Changes in ABRI Leadership in the Context of the Presidential Elections Political Manoeuvres Prior to the Presidential Elections and the March 1998 MPR Session Post-MPR Politics and the Fall of Suharto Contending Explanations of Suharto's Fall: A People's Power Revolution or a Political Conspiracy? Post-Suharto Indonesia: The Potential and Limits of Habibie's Reforms Habibie's Foreign Policy Prospects for the Future: Whither Indonesia? Select Bibliography Index
About the author
DR BILVEER SINGH is Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore. A Singapore citizen, he received his masters and PhD in international relations from the Australian National University. Dr Singh has published widely on regional and international security and political affairs. He is a keen observer of Indonesian affairs and has written several books on Indonesia.
