Agony and Anger. With the killing of six Jakarta students, momentum for change builds. The 1997 General Election in Indonesia. Haseman, John B. Indonesia Feeling Pressure from Within. The worst street violence in Indonesia in at least 20 years hit Jakarta in mid-1996, bringing new concerns about its internal stability.
Article looks at how far the riots are likely to influence the government.
Indonesian Generals' Rivalry May Play Pivotal Role. Tide Rises, and the Tide Falls. Indonesia's President Suharto, battered by criticism of his response to Asia's economic crisis, faces unprecedented calls to step down. Army's Choice is Between Suharto and Saving the Country. President Suharto has consolidated political power, and is now trying to salvage Indonesia's economy on his own terms.