Megawati feels the pressure

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Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri has given her personal promise to back U.S. President George W. Bush's campaign against terrorism and Afghanistan. At the same time, militant Indonesian Muslims are voicing their protests against the military strikes and threatening retaliation against Western interests in the country. The article details the disagreement between the two factions.

Afghanistan, Brief Article, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Military aspects, Military policy, Bush, George W., Muslims, Megawati Sukarnoputri, War on Terrorism, 2001-, Muslims in Indonesia

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Tough U.S. ambassador ends his stint in Jakarta

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Ambassador Robert S. Gelbard is leaving his post in Jakarta, Indonesia, following threats on his life by militant Islamic groups when the United States began its attack on Afghanistan and its war on terrorism. Ralph Boyce will replace Mr. Gelbard. The article details Mr. Gelbard's actions to protect American citizens in Indonesia and the response of the country's leaders and citizens.

International Affairs, Foreign Service Activities NEC, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Economic indicators, Ambassadors, Gelbard, Robert S., Boyce, Ralph

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Pakistan's dangerous nation-state ideal

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The commentary analyzes Pakistan's support of the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism because Pakistan had supported the Taliban for so long. Pakistan hopes to create a Muslim nation-state, which would recognize ethnic communities as monolithic wholes.

International politics, Pakistan, Editorial, Pakistani foreign relations, United States foreign relations, International relations

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