”I did this so that we would not be a nation of coolies and a coolie among nations” – Indonesia’s founding President Sukarno
Analysis and Opinion 2005
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Indonesia
Sinar Harapan – February 19, 2005
Yogyakarta – The replacement of three Indonesian armed forces (TNI) chiefs of staff which took place yesterday (18/2) is believed by a political observer from the Gajah Mada University (UGM), Riswandha Imawan, to be an effort by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to strengthen his legitimacy within military ranks.