Aspirations with Limitations – 9789814786706 – Periplus Ori Book

Cover Material:
Publisher : Institute for Southeast Asian Studies
Publish Date : 2018-10-30
Author : Simandjuntak, Deasy
ISBN-13 : 9789814786706
English
Pages : 272

Description :

As the first directly-elected Indonesian president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) served at a crucial juncture in Indonesia’s history. Succeeding the three short presidencies of BJ Habibie, Abdurrahman Wahid, and Megawati Sukarnoputri, his presidency had a lot to prove. While critical assessments of SBY’s domestic policies have been undertaken, less attention has been paid to his foreign policy. This volume seeks to fill this gap by examining key foreign policy issues during SBY’s tenure, including bilateral relations, Indonesia’s involvement in international organizations, and pivotal issues such as international labor and terrorism. The book provides an assessment of the direction of his foreign policy and management style, paying particular attention to his concerns over Indonesia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, the significance of international institutions, and Indonesia’s right to lead.