Gabriel Facal

The Persistence of Civil Militias in Banten and Lampung, Indonesia

Introduction

The persistence of civil militias in banten and lampung, indonesia. Explore the persistence of civil militias in Banten and Lampung, Indonesia. Learn their roles as intermediaries between civil society and government, and their impact on political power competition.

Abstract

This study focuses on how civil militias in Banten and Lampung do their persistence in society. Civil militias play significant role in society not only asbeing intermediaries between civil societies themselves and the government,but also as a mediator between the different political levels of society: In addition, the existence of martial arts groups give contributions as initiation bases for the activist masses. This study on civil militias also shows how political parallel networks compete for power, beyond the parties and politicalchairs.

Review

This study, "The Persistence of Civil Militias in Banten and Lampung, Indonesia," tackles a highly pertinent and underexplored aspect of local politics and state-society relations in Indonesia. The abstract effectively highlights the multifaceted roles of civil militias, presenting them not merely as security actors but as crucial intermediaries and mediators across different societal and political levels. The inclusion of martial arts groups as "initiation bases" for activists and the notion of "political parallel networks" competing for power beyond formal political structures introduce fascinating dimensions, suggesting a nuanced exploration of informal power dynamics that could significantly contribute to our understanding of Indonesian local governance. However, the abstract currently lacks crucial details regarding the study's methodology and analytical framework. While it states *what* civil militias do and *that* they persist, it does not elaborate on *how* this persistence is investigated or the research design employed to answer the central question posed by the title. Key information, such as the specific research methods (e.g., qualitative interviews, ethnographic observation, archival research), the type of data collected, and the theoretical perspective guiding the analysis, is absent. Providing insight into these elements would substantially strengthen the abstract, allowing readers to better gauge the rigor and scope of the research, particularly in exploring the complex interplay of martial arts groups and parallel political networks. Despite these areas for clarification, the study's focus on Banten and Lampung offers a promising opportunity for rich, localized insights into the enduring influence of non-state actors. To elevate the paper's impact, a revised abstract should explicitly outline the core research questions, the methodological approach, and ideally, some preliminary findings or key arguments. A clearer articulation of these components would not only enhance the article's appeal to a broader readership but also demonstrate the robustness of its empirical and theoretical foundations, thereby making a more substantial contribution to the literature on local politics and informal power structures in Southeast Asia.

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