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Crs Report for Congress: Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests: June 20, 2007 - Rl32394 (in English)
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Bruce Vaughn
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Crs Report for Congress: Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests: June 20, 2007 - Rl32394 (in English) - Vaughn, Bruce ; Congressional Research Service the Libr
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Synopsis "Crs Report for Congress: Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests: June 20, 2007 - Rl32394 (in English)"
Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim nation. It is also a moderate Muslim state which is strategically positioned astride key sea lanes which link East Asia with the energy resources of the Middle East. Indonesia is also seen by many as a valuable partner in the war against radical Islamist militants in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is continuing to democratize and develop its civil society and rule of law under the leadership of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who many view as effective and reform minded. However, a legacy of abuse of human rights by the military which stems from the era of former President Suharto remains unresolved. United States foreign policy concerns have focused on building relations with Indonesia to more effectively counter the rise of militant Islamist extremists as well as develop relations with a geopolitically important state through which strategic sea lanes link the Middle East and Northeast Asia. The United States has also sought to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Indonesia in addition to promoting American trade and investment interests there. There have been several cases of avian flu in humans reported in Indonesia, and there ...
