Collection of documents, reports, and minutes of United Nations Security Council meetings related to the Indonesian issue between November 1948 and January 1949. These documents include statements by delegates, UN resolutions, and notes on the political situation leading up to the Second Dutch Military Aggression and the diplomatic process that took place in handling the Indonesian–Dutch conf…
This volume contains the official results of the 1949 Round Table Conference held in the Ridderzaal, The Hague, as adopted during the Second General Meeting on 2 November 1949. The document presents the agreements between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Indonesia regarding the transfer of sovereignty, the establishment of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia (RUSI),…
Nationalism and Revolution in Indonesia is a classic study of the growth of Indonesian nationalism and the revolutionary struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. George McTurnan Kahin analyzes the social, political, and historical forces that shaped nationalist movements from the early twentieth century through the Indonesian Revolution of 1945–1949. Drawing on extensive field rese…
Foorewarned by indonesian friends about Ali Sastroamijoyo's passion for punctuality, I managed to have the taxi arrive at about two minutes to 8 a.m. in front of Pak Ali's home in Jalan Krawang in the fashionable Jakarta suburb of Menteng.
This book examines the conflict between Indonesia and Malaysia during the period 1963–1966, known as the “Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation.” Mackie explains the diplomatic, political, and military background of the dispute—showing how foreign policy, ideology, and national ambitions collided as neighboring countries attempted to form a new federation. Through analysis of documents, ma…
The study analyses the reasons for Indonesia's membership in the regional organization, and che extent to which ASEAN has fulfilled Indonesia's expectations. It looks into the main areas of ASEAN cooperation that gain the most support from Indonesia as well as those that receive scant attention from Jakarta.
This book presents the autobiographical account of Ali Sastroamidjojo, one of Indonesia’s most influential political leaders and a key architect of the 1955 Asian-African Conference. Covering the years 1953 to 1957, the memoir highlights his experiences as Prime Minister of Indonesia, his political struggles, diplomatic missions, and his role in shaping Indonesia’s foreign policy during a f…
In an epilogue to his historical account, Dr Salim observes that while the legitimacy of the military's participation in politics has remained unquestioned, new circumstances following General Sudirman's death have constantly forced it to redefine the precise nature of that participation.
Milestones of My Journey is an autobiography by Ali Sastroamidjojo, a prominent figure in Indonesian political history. Sastroamidjojo chronicles his life and political career, including his involvement in the Indonesian government during the early years of independence, foreign diplomacy, and the dynamics of national politics from 1927 to 1960. The book provides both a personal and historical …
Written by Retnowati Abdulgani-Knapp, A Fading Dream: The Story of Roeslan Abdulgani and Indonesia presents an in-depth biography of Roeslan Abdulgani, a key figure in modern Indonesian political history. As a senior diplomat, minister, and one of the architects of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, Roeslan played a crucial role in shaping Indonesia's national identity in the early years of indep…