Indonesia's Transformation and the Stability of Southeast Asia
Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is undergoing a profound transformation that could lead to a variety of outcomes, from the consolidation of democracy to return to authoritarianism or military rule, to radical Islamic rule, or to violent disintegration. The stakes are high, for Indonesia is the key to Southeast Asian security. The authors examine the trends and dynamics that are driving Indonesia's transformation, outline possible strategic futures and their implications for regional stability, and identify options the United States might pursue in the critical challenge of influencing Indonesia's future course. Steps the United States might take now include support for Indonesia's stability and territorial integrity, reestablishment of Indonesian-U.S. military cooperation and interaction, aid in rebuilding a constructive Indonesian role in regional security, and support for development of a regional crisis reaction force. A continued strong U.S. presence in the Asia-Pacific region will reinforce the U.S. role as regional balancer.
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- Copyright: RAND Corporation
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- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 134
- List Price: $20.00
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- ISBN/EAN: 0-8330-3006-X
- Document Number: MR-1344-AF
- Year: 2001
- Series: Monograph Reports
Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One
Introduction: The Regional Context PDF
Chapter Two
Indonesia's Fragile Democratic Experiment PDF
Chapter Three
The East Timor Crisis and Its Consequences PDF
Chapter Four
The Challenge of Separatism and Ethnic and Religious Conflict PDF
Chapter Five
Reinventing Indonesia: The Challenge of Decentralization PDF
Chapter Six
The Military in Transition PDF
Chapter Seven
Alternative Indonesian Futures PDF
Chapter Eight
Regional Consequences of Indonesian Futures PDF
Chapter Nine
Muslim Separatist Movements in the Philippines and Thailand PDF
Chapter Ten
Implications for the United States and the U.S. Air Force PDF
Bibliography PDF
Book Review Excerpts
"… An excellent introduction, especially for the non-specialist reader to recent developments in Indonesia… Provides a balanced, well-researched and succinct analysis of political developments from the fall of Soeharto to the later part of the Wahid government… The authors must be commended for putting so much useful information and analysis into so few pages."
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