Intel Inside Indonesia's Intelligence Service

In a country where talk of conspiracies is often a national pastime, the deepest, sometimes darkest, secrets have long been held by Indonesia's State Intelligence Agency (Badan Intelijen Negara, or BIN). Whether targeting communists, terrorists, or dissidents, BIN and its precursor organizations have been the covert spearhead of the nation's security policy. Understanding BIN is an integral part of understanding the politics of Indonesia, and Intel is essential reading for anyone interested in intelligence operations, contemporary Indonesia, and international terrorism.