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Indonesia's Choice: Not the Indian Ocean, But Bilateralism

By David Willis

Jakarta is turning away from ASEAN, and from multilateralism in general.

Is Indonesia Choosing the Indian Ocean Rim Association Over ASEAN?

March 09, 2017

Is Indonesia Choosing the Indian Ocean Rim Association Over ASEAN?

Indonesia's substantial involvement in IORA signifies a stage of crisis for ASEAN.

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Is Indonesia Choosing the Indian Ocean Rim Association Over ASEAN?

Indian Ocean Rim Association Concludes First-Ever Leaders' Summit

March 08, 2017

Indian Ocean Rim Association Concludes First-Ever Leaders' Summit

Is the Indian Ocean Rim Association looking to raise its profile?

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Indian Ocean Rim Association Concludes First-Ever Leaders' Summit

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