How Indonesia Is Winning Its War on Terror

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In The Media

How Indonesia Is Winning Its War on Terror

Since the first Bali bombings five years ago, Indonesia has transformed itself from a country riddled with radical Islamist movements and terror threats — Indonesians once called autumn "the bombing season" because attacks had become so regular — to one of the world's few triumphs in fighting terrorism. Even better, Jakarta has succeeded without resorting to the draconian antiterror tactics increasingly preferred by governments from Sri Lanka to Iraq.

By Josh Kurlantzick

Published on Aug 28, 2007

Source: Time Magazine

Carnegie Endowment visiting scholar Josh Kurlantzick published an article in Time Magazine, where he discussed the key factors behind Indonesian government's recent success in counter-terrorism operations, and what lessons Western governments can learn from such success.

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About the Author

Josh Kurlantzick

Former Visiting Scholar, China Program

A special correspondent for The New Republic, a columnist for Time, and a senior correspondent for The American Prospect, Kurlantzick assesses China’s relationship with the developing world, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Recent Work

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Fighting Terrorism With Terrorists
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Other
Beijing’s Safari: China’s Move into Africa and Its Implications for Aid, Development, and Governance
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Southeast Asia

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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