MPR Speaker: The Ukraine War Must Be A Lesson About The Fast Escalation Of The Conflict Into An Open War

Chairman of the MPR Bambang Soesatyo/DOK ANTARA

JAKARTA - MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo asked TNI-Polri personnel to study the dynamics of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to him, many lessons can be learned from the war between the two countries. "The Ukraine war must be used as a lesson on how conflict escalation can quickly escalate into an open war," said Bamsoet while providing briefing to 168 participants of the TNI-Polri Rapim at TNI Headquarters Cilangkap, Jakarta. Timur, Tuesday, March 1. The former chairman of the DPR hopes that the TNI-Polri can also learn the reasons behind the tough diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine. "We must examine why diplomatic efforts failed to prevent war," he said.

In addition, Bamsoet assessed that the TNI-Polri should conduct studies related to efforts to prevent war. "We must conduct a strategic study, why the deterrence strategy also failed to prevent war," he said.

The Golkar politician also asked the TNI-Polri to study the current war system to find out whether Indonesia's tactics are still relevant to the times or not.

"We must examine changes in combat tactics and technology used to ensure that our strength title remains relevant to the dynamics of the latest weapons technology," said Bamsoet.