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Indonesia South China Sea policy

September 06, 2017
The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing’s displeasure is all too predictable and far from convincing.

May 23, 2017
What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.

May 03, 2017
After Summit, ASEAN Remains Divided on South China Sea
By Cal Wong
Once again, there was little productive discussion of the China factor at the latest ASEAN gathering.

October 31, 2016
Are Indonesia and Australia Mulling South China Sea Joint Patrols?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indonesia’s defense minister says both sides could soon make this a reality.

August 26, 2016
The Natunas: Why Is Indonesia Developing A South China Sea Flashpoint?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to look beyond the headlines for a realistic assessment of what Jakarta wants and what it might get.

June 13, 2016
Indonesia To Coordinate South China Sea Policy Ahead of Court Verdict
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President Jokowi asks ministries to formulate uniformed position to ‘have the same answers.’

March 28, 2016
Indonesia Plays Up New South China Sea ‘Base’ After China Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Lawmakers want existing plans for a new 'base' in the Natunas to get a closer look.

March 28, 2016
China Joins Indonesia Naval Exercise After South China Sea Spat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vessels leave for Exercise Komodo 2016.

March 24, 2016
Will Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy Change Amid China’s Assertiveness?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at how Jakarta’s approach might (and might not) shift.

March 24, 2016
Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy: A Delicate Equilibrium
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Before hoping for change, we should understand what the status quo is and why it has persisted.

March 22, 2016
China’s Maritime Confrontation With Indonesia Is Not New
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent incident needs to be put into proper perspective.

October 30, 2015
What’s Behind Indonesia’s South China Sea Rhetoric Amid US-China Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Observers need to look past the words of a few to understand Indonesia’s approach.
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