The power struggle between the president and the parliament is likely to prevail. Confrontation rather than dialogue may still be used as a way to tackle societal problems. Solana went on to warn that the crisis in Indonesia could have a destabilising influence throughout the region. Regional threat perceptions related to the potential crisis in Indonesia include fear of mass flows of refugees, spillover of ethnic and religious intolerance and separatism. Especially Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Public discussion seems to be overshadowed by fear that the nation is on the path to disintegration.
As Newsweek explained, Kelly is opposed to the current Congressional ban placed on US relations with the Indonesian military following the violence by Indonesian-backed militias in East Timor in 1999. Already, the Bush administration is pushing the Congressional ban to its limits, offering to sell military items to Jakarta that are not strictly excluded. The Indonesian military is heavily dependent on the US for spare parts for its aircraft, ships and other equipment. The WSWS invites your comments. Please send e-mail .