ABRI's stance<\/p>\n
A gratifying statement was made by the Chief Commander of the
\nArmed Forces, Gen. Feisal Tanjung. Under the political system of
\nPancasila Democracy, the commander said, the Armed Forces (ABRI)
\nshould take the stance that all political players are friends.
\n\"In this context differences in political opinion and perception
\nare possible so long as they fit within the framework of
\nPancasila and the 1945 Constitution,\" he said.<\/p>\n
This clarification is interesting because -- as the chief
\ncommander admits -- the stereotyped belief has it that it would
\nbe difficult for ABRI to act democratically. Perhaps such an
\nimpression exists because ABRI is being seen only from the point
\nof view of its defense and security function. ABRI's dual-
\nfunction doctrine, however, clearly outlines its social and
\npolitical function, which is to perform side by side with other
\nsocial-political organizations.<\/p>\n
This clarification of ABRI's role has in fact been stated
\nseveral times before by the Supreme Commander of the Armed
\nForces, President Soeharto. On a number of occasions the
\nPresident emphasized the importance of ABRI's role in paving the
\nway for the democratization process in this country.<\/p>\n
In this context the statement which the chief commander made
\nis merely a reaffirmation of the message which the President has
\nalready repeatedly stated and of the principle that have since
\nlong been contained in the dual-function doctrine. In the present
\ncontext such a reaffirmation acquires added importance because it
\nreiterates that ABRI is not an institution which is inclined to
\npreserve the status quo and is allergic to change.<\/p>\n
-- Republika, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/abris-stance-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }