Abdul Haris Nasution

ModernGeneralIndonesia1918 — 2000

Indonesian general who survived coup attempt.

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Quick Facts

Born

1918

Died

2000

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)71

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score55.3

Abdul Haris Nasution — Complete Timeline

1955 AD

Appointed Chief of Staff of the Indonesian ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdul Haris Nasution was appointed Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, where he implemented the doctrine of 'Total People's Defense' and professionalized the military. He became a key figure in Indonesian politics.

Army ChiefMilitary ReformDoctrine

Impact: nationalconstructive

1965 AD

Survived the 30 September Movement Coup AttemptWar

Nasution narrowly survived an assassination attempt by the 30 September Movement, which killed several other generals. His escape made him a key figure in the subsequent anti-communist purge and the rise of Suharto.

Coup AttemptG30SSurvival

Impact: nationaltragic

1966 AD

Served as Minister of Defense and SecurityPolitical Action◆ Major

Nasution served as Minister of Defense and Security under Suharto's New Order government. He oversaw the military's role in consolidating power and suppressing dissent, but later fell out of favor with Suharto.

Defense MinisterNew OrderMilitary

Impact: national