Southeast Asia’s experience with civil-military relations is complicated. While some countries such as Indonesia pride itself in the depoliticization of its armed forces, the struggle for balance and civilian oversight continues in countries such as Thailand, and the Philippines.
Guest: Dr. Aries A. Arugay (Professor, University of the Philippines) and Dr. Evan Laksmana (Senior Researcher, Centre for Strategic and international Studies, Indonesia)
Host: Herman Joseph S. Kraft (Convenor, Strategic Studies Program, University of the Philippines)