Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests

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Indonesia is a very important country to the United States, especially since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Its importance stems from its status as the world’s fourth most populous country and the most numerous Islamic country, its political instability, its role as an unwitting host to radical Islamic and terrorist groups, and its geographic position astride key trade routes linking the oil-rich Middle East with the developing Far East. This report surveys key aspects of Indonesia’s domestic politics and foreign policy orientation. It provides an overview of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Indonesia and examines Indonesia’s domestic … continued below

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Vaughn, Bruce May 20, 2005.

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Indonesia is a very important country to the United States, especially since the
terrorist attacks of 9/11. Its importance stems from its status as the world’s fourth
most populous country and the most numerous Islamic country, its political
instability, its role as an unwitting host to radical Islamic and terrorist groups, and its
geographic position astride key trade routes linking the oil-rich Middle East with the
developing Far East. This report surveys key aspects of Indonesia’s domestic politics
and foreign policy orientation. It provides an overview of the bilateral relationship
between the United States and Indonesia and examines Indonesia’s domestic and
international politics.

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27 p.

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Vaughn, Bruce. Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests, report, May 20, 2005; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs7163/: accessed February 11, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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