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Muhammad Fauzan MaluftiThe Diplomat |
Whether or not it is approved, Washington's request for overflight access could invite even more controversial proposals in the future.
The deaths and injuries serve as a stark reminder of the risks of Jakarta becoming more closely involved in a volatile region.
Every month seems to bring a new Indonesian arms deal, but there is no updated and publicly accessible strategic document to tie them all together.
The current political upheaval has raised concerns that the military’s role in civic life will be widened further under the pretext of restoring...
The current global uncertainties are pushing the two nations into closer strategic alignment.