Indonesian Civil War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Communism, Communists, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Indonesia
- Date: 1950-1967
Article abstract: At issue: Domestic political dominance of Indonesia. Result: Suharto assumed the presidency of Indonesia and, with the support of the military, continued to rule Indonesia until 1999 when students demanded his resignation.
Background
In 1950, after the Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949), Indonesia adopted a unicameral legislature with a presidential figurehead, Sukarno, regarded by many as the “father of the revolution.” However, divisions reflecting the varied political interests of bureaucrats, politicians, and the...
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