With the Asia-Pacific in the midst of a power transition, the international environment facing Indonesia is becoming increasingly complex. As regional competition intensifies, Indonesia’s ability to harness larger powers' influence in pursuit of its own interests will be increasingly challenged. At the same time, democratization has complicated the formulation of Indonesian foreign and defense policy. Increasingly, Indonesia’s ability to achieve its international goals will depend on its domestic achievements.
Language
English
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
World Politics Review
Release
September 19, 2011
Strategic Posture Review: Indonesia (World Politics Review Strategic Posture Reviews)
With the Asia-Pacific in the midst of a power transition, the international environment facing Indonesia is becoming increasingly complex. As regional competition intensifies, Indonesia’s ability to harness larger powers' influence in pursuit of its own interests will be increasingly challenged. At the same time, democratization has complicated the formulation of Indonesian foreign and defense policy. Increasingly, Indonesia’s ability to achieve its international goals will depend on its domestic achievements.