Between Democracy and The Role of The Military: A Study of The Polemic of Indonesian National Armed Forces Regulation’s Revision in Indonesia

Article Sidebar

pdf
Published: Jan 2, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24905/jip.11.1.2026.42-50
Keywords:
Generation Z Indonesian Military Law Democratic Legislative Process Substantive Democracy Public Participation Civilian Supremacy Student Political Participation

Main Article Content

Verbena Ayuningsih Purbasari
UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari, Indonesia
R. Samidi
Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Indonesia
Bekti Galih Kurniawan
Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia
Kenlies Era Rosalina Marsudi
UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the perspectives of Generation Z at the undergraduate level regarding the process of drafting the Indonesian military law from a democratic point of view. Using a qualitative field research approach, primary data was collected through in-depth interviews. Secondary data was obtained from official documents and academic literature. The data was analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, supported by source triangulation for validation. The findings show that students view the legislative process as lacking transparency, public participation, and accountability, contrary to the principles of substantive democracy. Controversial provisions were found to open up opportunities for militaristic practices and weaken democratic control. This study highlights the critical awareness of Generation Z, which functions as a social watchdog, reflecting their role as moral guardians and agents of democracy. Through discussions, demonstrations, judicial reviews, and policy dialogues, students fight for transparent governance and the strengthening of civilian supremacy. This research emphasizes the urgency of inclusive participation in the legislative process to maintain the integrity of democracy in Indonesia.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Article Details

How to Cite
Purbasari, V. A., R. Samidi, Galih Kurniawan, B., & Rosalina Marsudi, K. E. (2026). Between Democracy and The Role of The Military: A Study of The Polemic of Indonesian National Armed Forces Regulation’s Revision in Indonesia. Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan : Kajian Ilmu Pemerintahan Dan Politik Daerah, 11(1), 42–50. https://doi.org/10.24905/jip.11.1.2026.42-50
Issue
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Section
Articles
Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Author Biographies

Verbena Ayuningsih Purbasari, UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari, Indonesia

Lecturer at the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, East Java. She is known as an academic who is active in the development of social-Islamic sciences with an interdisciplinary approach that integrates Islamic, social, and public policy perspectives. In implementing the Tridharma of Higher Education, Verbena Ayuningsih Purbasari consistently carries out her role as an educator, researcher, and community servant with a focus on strengthening scientific values, academic ethics, and religious moderation.

R. Samidi, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Indonesia

Lecturer in the Guidance and Counseling Study Program at Universitas Pancasakti in Tegal. In his capacity as an educator in the field of guidance and counseling, R. Samidi plays an active role in developing students' academic and professional competencies, particularly in the areas of counseling services, personality development, and psychopedagogical assistance in the educational environment.

Bekti Galih Kurniawan, Program Studi Tadris Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Tarbiyah, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia

Lecturer at the Universitas Darussalam Gontor. He is known as an academic who is active in the development of science in state Islamic universities, particularly in strengthening Islamic studies integrated with social sciences and humanities. His role as a lecturer is not limited to teaching, but also includes fostering a critical, inclusive, and responsive academic atmosphere that addresses contemporary religious and social dynamics.

Kenlies Era Rosalina Marsudi, UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari, Indonesia

Lecturer at the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo, East Java. He is known as an academic who is active in the development of science in the fields of social sciences, public policy, and government studies, with an integrative approach between Islamic perspectives and contemporary social sciences.

References

ipta, S., Pendi Kurniawan, Damanhuri, & Hilman Miroji. (2025). Sejarah Gerakan Mahasiswa di Indonesia dari Masa Kolonial hingga Reformasi. Jurnal Cakrawala Akademika, 1(5), 1814–1827. https://doi.org/10.70182/jca.v1i5.25
Diamond, L., & Morlino, L. (2004). The Quality of Democracy: An Overview. Journal of Democracy, 15(4), 20–31. https://doi.org/10.1353/jod.2004.0060
Habermas, J. (1996). Between Facts and Norms: Contributions to a Discourse Theory of Law and Democracy. MIT Press.
Halim, R., & Lalongan, M. (2016). Partisipasi Politik Masyarakat: Teori dan Praktik. CV. Sah Media.
Huntington, S. P., & Nelson, J. M. (1994). Partisipasi Politik di Negara Berkembang. Rineka Cipta.
Jannah, F., & Sulianti, A. (2021). Perspektif Mahasiswa sebagai Agen Of Change melalui Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan. ASANKA: Journal of Social Science And Education, 2(2), 181–193. https://doi.org/10.21154/asanka.v2i2.3193
Kriesi, H., Lavenex, S., Esser, F., Matthes, J., Bühlmann, M., & Bochsler, D. (2013). Democracy in the Age of Globalization and Mediatization. Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137299871
Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded sourcebook (2nd ed). Sage Publications.
Nastiti, D. (2023). Peran Organisasi Mahasiswa Dalam Pembentukan Sikap Demokratis. Prima Magistra: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 4(1), 64–76. https://doi.org/10.37478/jpm.v4i1.2433
Quddus, Muh. S., & Firdaus, F. M. (2025). Dualisme Peran TNI: Bagaimana Upaya TNI Baru Memperkuat atau Melemahkan Prinsip Supremasi Sipil dan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan? J-CEKI: Jurnal Cendekia Ilmiah, 4(4), 464–473.
Rohmah, N. S., & Millata, C. I. (2023). Mahasiswa dan Politik: Telaah atas gerakan Reformasi Mahasiswa Indonesia Tahun 1998. MIDA: Majalah Ilmiah Dinamika Administrasi, 20(2), 237–252.
Sugiyono. (2013). Metode Penelitian Pendidikan: Pendekatan Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan R&D. Alfabeta.
Susdarwono, & Wiranta, A. (2025). Pemikiran di Sekitar Revisi Undang-Undang TNI. Goresan Pena.
Suyatno. (2008). Menjelajahi Demokrasi. Humaniora.
Syarifudin, A. (2017). Mahasiswa Sebagai Pressure Group: Fenomena Silent Majority Di Era Reformasi. SOSFILKOM : Jurnal Sosial, Filsafat dan Komunikasi, 11(02), 37–44. https://doi.org/10.32534/jsfk.v11i02.1443
Verba, S., & Nie, N. H. (1972). Participation in America: Political Democracy and Social Equality. Harper & Row.