Indonesia's Transformation and the Stability of Southeast Asia
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Published: July 25, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9780833030061
Subjects: Geopolitics; Military; General; History - General History; USA; National security; Asia - Southeast Asia; Political Science / General; Asia, Southeastern; 1998-; Indonesia; Politics and government; Strategic aspects
First sentence: Southeast Asia derives its geopolitical importance from the region's location at the crossroads between the concentration of industrial, technological, and military power in Northeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the oil resources of the Middle East, and Australia and the Southwest Pacific.
Description: "Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is undergoing a profound transformation that could lead to a variety of outcomes, from the consolidation of democracy to return to authoritarianism or military rule, to radical Islamic rule, or to violent disintegration. The stakes are high, for Indonesia is the key to Southeast Asian security. The authors examine the trends and dynamics that are driving Indonesia's transformation, outline possible strategic futures and their implications for regional stability, and identify options the United States might pursue in the critical challenge of influencing Indonesia's future course."--Jacket.