Indonesia China policy

Prabowo’s Pivot: China-Indonesia Relations After the Election

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Prabowo’s Pivot: China-Indonesia Relations After the Election

President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Beijing, at the invitation of the Chinese government, signifies a potential pivot in Indonesia’s foreign policy toward China. This visit comes at a crucial time, as Indonesia seeks to assert its position in the region amid escalating China-U.S. rivalry. Examining Prabowo’s historical stance toward China unveils a complex narrative. During … Read more

The Limits of the Expanding Indonesia-US Partnership

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The Limits of the Expanding Indonesia-US Partnership

Two months after the upgrading of U.S.-Vietnam relations, the White House announced on November 13 that the United States and Indonesia had decided to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. It was the latest achievement in Washington’s effort to expand its network of partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region and thus deter China’s rising … Read more