An analysis of counterterrorism measures taken by Indonesia since the 2002 Bali bombings

Bibliographic Data

ID12206923
AuthorsKathrin Rucktäschel (TU Dortmund University), Christoph Schuck (0000-0003-1741-7286, TU Dortmund University, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume33
Issue6
Pages1022-1051
Publication date2019-06-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Pacific Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-2748 • E-ISSN: 1470-1332
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09512748.2019.1627485
OpenAlexW2951424114
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited24

This article analyzes counterterrorism (CT) measures that have been developed and implemented since the 2002 Bali attacks, paying special attention to the presidencies of Yudhoyono and Widodo. On the basis of anti-terrorism concepts, current findings of anti-terrorism research will be applied to the case of Indonesia, whereby we will distinguish between reactive and preventive measures and will show how they interact. Here, the revision of existing anti-terror laws carried out by the Indonesian Parliament in May 2018 will receive particular attention. As will be documented, in spite of the initially quite promising short-term effects of CT measures, the already strained relationship between the police and the military regarding jurisdiction has become even more critical in recent years. Since only a few religious or civil authorities have been included to a large extent in attempts to prevent terrorism, these measures are not likely to be as effective and lasting as they might have been

Development economics · Economics · Geography · Political science · Terrorism · Asian Studies and History · Crime, Deviance, and Social Control · Law · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence