Tough challenges ahead

Tough challenges ahead

The Army leadership change from Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar to Gen. R. Hartono on Monday vividly reflects the transition period that the nation is entering.

This is the beginning of the second 25-year development period and also a time of leadership changes.

The nation is being transformed into an industrial country thanks to its continued economic growth in the first 25 years of development. Today, a more critical citizenry has been created.

We are on our way to a world of globalization where interdependence among nations is greater. This fact alone will produce a new, dynamic vision for mankind.

We are aware that the challenges facing the nation are more complex, more difficult and more strenuous and hope the young generation of leaders will be successful in carrying out their tasks and overcoming their challenges.

In addition, we hope they will improve and correct whatever mistakes were committed by their predecessors.

-- Suara Pembaruan, Jakarta