Indonesia

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armed forces structure

The Indonesian armed forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, TNI) have traditionally represented the country's most powerful institution, serving as the metaphorical power behind the throne until 1998, when the country transitioned from dictatorship to democracy. Since then the government has sought more civilian control over the military, though the latter remains highly influential.

The Army is the dominant service and effectively falls under control of the president and not...

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