Turbulent waters

Article Abstract:

The maritime borders of Australia and Indonesia run alongside one another, but there is little political, military and cultural contact between the two nations, with mutual suspicion more common than mutual cooperation. Parliamentarians in both countries are being urged to overcome old hostilities and agree to the new Australia-Indonesia Agreement on the Framework for Security Co-operation in 2006, but citizens still have many mutual misgivings.

Australia, International aspects, Military aspects, Boundary disputes, Australian foreign relations, Indonesian foreign relations

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Inside or outside?

Article Abstract:

The indigenous people of West Papua are fighting for their independence from Indonesia. The island was taken over by Indonesia in 1975, and resistance groups have been fighting for independence ever since. The author suggests that Indonesia may retain West Papua if it is willing to give the indigenous natives more autonomy.

Political activity, Indigenous peoples, Secession

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Pebble in the shoe

Article Abstract:

A vote scheduled for Aug 1999 to allow East Timor independence from Indonesia is discussed. Topics include the United Nations oversight of election security, a summary of political and colonial events that have led to this vote, and the consequences of East Timorese autonomy for other oppressed peoples.

Social policy, United Nations, East Timor, Autonomy, Autonomy (Political science), Military occupation

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