7 Teori Dalang G30S: Dari Soeharto, CIA, hingga PKI

Summary

The video discusses various theories surrounding the mastermind behind the G30S incident in Indonesia, a topic that has sparked debate for nearly six decades. While the official narrative points to the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) as the instigator, several historians suggest alternative theories. These include the involvement of Suharto, President Sukarno, the CIA, and even Western powers like the U.S. and U.K. Some theories also propose internal military divisions or a chaotic, unplanned event. The video explores these competing perspectives, questioning the true narrative of the G30S incident.

Takeaways

• 📜 The G30S incident remains a hotly debated topic in Indonesia, nearly six decades after it occurred in 1965.
• 🛑 The commonly accepted narrative blames the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) as the mastermind behind the G30S incident.
• ⚔️ Soeharto, the commander of the Indonesian Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad), is theorized by some historians to have played a key role in the incident to remove both TNI leadership and the PKI.
• 📚 A theory suggests Soekarno used the G30S incident to eliminate his opponents in the military due to his growing alignment with communism and the Soviet Union.
• 🇺🇸 Another theory posits that the CIA, backed by the U.S. government, orchestrated the incident to curb the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia.
• 🇬🇧 A related theory suggests that both the U.S. and the U.K. collaborated with Indonesian military officials to remove Soekarno and prevent a communist regime.
• 👥 Some theories propose that internal conflict within the Indonesian Army, between progressive and reactionary factions, contributed to the event, with foreign influences exacerbating the situation.
• 🔴 The dominant theory claims that the PKI planned and executed the G30S incident as a preemptive coup to gain control, fearing Soekarno's death or incapacitation.
• 🌏 Mao Zedong of China is speculated to have pushed the PKI to act swiftly, further heightening tensions leading up to the G30S incident.
• ❓ Another theory, called the 'chaos theory,' argues there was no single mastermind behind the event; rather, it was a series of chaotic, unorganized actions from multiple factions.

Q & A

What is the G30S incident that the script refers to?

The G30S incident, or the 30th September Movement, was a controversial event in Indonesia that occurred in 1965, involving the assassination of six high-ranking Army generals. It has been the subject of various theories regarding the identities of the masterminds behind the incident.

Why is the G30S incident still a topic of debate after nearly six decades?

The G30S incident remains a topic of debate because there are multiple theories about who orchestrated the event. While the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was initially blamed, alternative theories have emerged over the years, suggesting other potential masterminds and motives.

What is the commonly accepted narrative about the mastermind behind G30S?

The commonly accepted narrative is that the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was the mastermind behind the G30S incident. This narrative was supported by the Indonesian military, particularly the Army, and became the official version during the Suharto era.

Who is Suharto, and what role did he allegedly play in the G30S incident?

Suharto was a Major General and the commander of the Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) during the G30S incident. Some theories suggest that Suharto knew about the plans for the G30S in advance and allowed the incident to unfold as a way to gain power and remove his rivals in the Indonesian Army and the PKI.

What is the theory involving Sukarno in the G30S incident?

One theory suggests that Sukarno, then the President of Indonesia, orchestrated the G30S incident to eliminate opposition within the Indonesian Army. Proponents believe that Sukarno, who had a close relationship with the Soviet Union and the PKI, wanted to consolidate power.

How does the theory involving the CIA and the United States explain the G30S incident?

This theory posits that the CIA and the United States were behind the G30S incident, aiming to destabilize Indonesia and prevent the spread of communism. According to this theory, the U.S. collaborated with elements of the Indonesian Army to overthrow Sukarno, who had communist leanings.

What role is attributed to the UK in some theories about the G30S incident?

Some theories, such as those proposed by Victor M. Fic, suggest that the UK collaborated with the United States in provoking Indonesian Army officers to act against Sukarno and the PKI. This was part of a broader Western strategy to curb the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.

What is the 'chaos theory' regarding the G30S incident?

The 'chaos theory' proposed by historian John D. Legge suggests that the G30S incident did not have a single mastermind or grand plan. Instead, it was characterized by a lack of organization and involved improvisation on the ground by various actors, leading to a chaotic outcome.

How does the narrative of internal division within the Indonesian Army explain the G30S incident?

This theory suggests that internal divisions within the Indonesian Army contributed to the G30S incident. The Army was divided between progressive revolutionary officers and conservative, reactionary commanders, with the latter allegedly collaborating with foreign powers to overthrow Sukarno.

What impact did the G30S incident have on the Indonesian political landscape?

The G30S incident led to a significant shift in Indonesia’s political landscape, resulting in the downfall of President Sukarno and the rise of Suharto. It also marked the beginning of the mass persecution of the PKI and its supporters, leading to widespread violence and the establishment of the New Order regime under Suharto.