Indonesia in 1992: coming to terms with the outside world

Article Abstract:

Indonesia underwent major developments in its foreign relations in 1992. The dismissal of two senior generals and filing of charges against soldiers involved in the shootings in Dili, East Timor eased Indonesia's tense relations with most Western governments. The country also successfully hosted the 1992 Nonaligned Movement summit. Economic relations with other countries were auspicious and in the political scene, the sixth parliamentary election was held on Jun 9, 1992. However, Islamic fundamentalism may prove to be a major threat to the nation's stability.

Islamic fundamentalism

---

The evolution of Indonesia's foreign policy: an Indonesian view

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's foreign policy evolves as the country undergoes different phases to assert its individuality as a nation. During the Liberal Democracy Period, which covered 1945-1958, Indonesia's foreign policy was pragmatic and cautious while from 1959-1965, during the period of Sukarno's Guided Democaracy, it emphasized anti-colonialism. The New Order period, which covers 1966 to the present, is characterized by Indonesia's more assertive attitude towards its relations with other countries.

---

Islam and Suharto's foreign policy: Indonesia, the Middle East, and Bosnia

Article Abstract:

Suharto's foreign policy is not influenced by Islam, although Indonesia is a predominantly Islamic country. Indonesia's relations with Middle Eastern countries depend more on its national interests, as determined by Suharto and his officials, rather than its being an Islamic country. Islamic fundamentalism is discouraged through the imposition of a non-Islamic foreign policy. Essentially, Indonesians are more nationalistic than Islamic and they do not subscribe to political Islam.

Islam and politics, Islam, Suharto

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: China in 1998: tacking to stay the course. Institutions, informal politics, and political transition in China
• Abstracts: Bangladesh in 1998: democracy on the ground. The costs and benefits of Korean unification: alternate scenarios
• Abstracts: Taiwan in 1998: an auspicious year for the Kuomintang. India in 2003: pre-electoral maneuvering and the prospects for regional peace
• Abstracts: Bhutan in 1992: "going out" and "staying back". The middle path to democracy in the kingdom of Bhutan. Nepal and Bhutan in 2006: A year of revolution
• Abstracts: Afghanistan in 1997: the war moves north. The decline of the Pashtuns in Afghanistan. Afghanistan in 1992: a Hobbesian state of nature

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.