This book is part of the Interim Reports Series in the Modern Indonesia Project, published by the Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University. Franklin B. Weinstein analyzes Indonesia's decision to end its policy of confrontation with Malaysia in the mid-1960s. Through an international political and diplomatic approach, this work examines the function of Indonesian foreign policy, the dynamics o…
This book examines how a developing country like Indonesia attempts to rely on foreign aid and investment for national development without losing its independence and sovereignty. The approach is taken from the perspective of Indonesia's political elite—how their perceptions of the international system, superpowers, and the threat of dependency influence foreign policy. The author compares fo…
The strategic importance of the U.S.–Japan alliance and its implications for regional security in East Asia. Weinstein examines how political, economic, and military factors shape the partnership, focusing on issues such as defense cooperation, regional stability, and responses to emerging security challenges. The book evaluates the roles of major regional actors—China, Korea, Southeast Asi…