Examines Indonesia’s growing role as an influential democratic power in Asia and the world. It analyzes post-1998 political developments, democratic transformation, and the country’s contributions to international relations, particularly in Southeast Asia. The author discusses how national identity, foreign policy, and domestic dynamics shape Indonesia’s strategic position as the world’…
Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Indian Perspective presents an in-depth analysis of Pakistan's foreign policy dynamics as seen from India's perspective. Edited by K. Arif, the work compiles writings by analysts, diplomats, and academics discussing the historical, political, security, and geostrategic factors that have shaped the relationship between the two countries since the partition of India and…
This book is the fifth volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains official documents on political, diplomatic, and military relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands during the Revolution of Independence. This volume covers the period from 16 July to 28 October 1946, including government reports, telegrams, co…
This sixth volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950 contains a collection of official documents reflecting the dynamics of political, diplomatic, and military relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands in the period from 29 October 1946 to 5 January 1947. The documents include telegrams, official reports, government correspo…
This book is the fifth volume of the series Officiële Bescheiden betreffende de Nederlands-Indonesische Betrekkingen 1945–1950, which contains official documents on political, diplomatic, and military relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands during the Revolution of Independence. This volume covers the period from 16 July to 28 October 1946, including government reports, telegrams, co…
This book was compiled to celebrate fifty years of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada. Through photographs, diplomatic documentation, and historical narratives, the book depicts the journey of the two countries in establishing cooperation in the political, economic, social, cultural, and development sectors. Published by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Ottawa, this boo…
This book examines the development of bilateral relations between India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) since both countries gained independence. S. U. Kodikara outlines the historical, political, economic, and social factors influencing the dynamics of relations between the two countries, including the issue of citizenship of Indian Tamils, political agreements, and India's role in the stability of the…
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…
Jon M. Reinhardt's book, Foreign Policy and National Integration: The Case of Indonesia, examines the relationship between Indonesian foreign policy and the process of national integration during the early New Order era. Reinhardt analyzes how foreign policy was used as a domestic political instrument to strengthen government legitimacy, manage ethnic and regional diversity, and build national …
Michael Leifer's book, Indonesia's Foreign Policy, examines the development, orientation, and dynamics of Indonesian foreign policy from the early days of independence through the New Order period. Leifer analyzes how geopolitical factors, national interests, the stability of the Southeast Asian region, and the role of ASEAN have shaped Indonesia's diplomatic approach. The book also outlines In…