Both countries have been keen to develop the defense aspect of their wider relationship.

Thinking of the Pacific Islands as a bloc obscures the complexity of the individual interests of each nation.

The MSG will deliberate the United Liberation Movement for West Papua’s application, but some worry about angering Indonesia.

With the end of the RAMSI intervention and restoration of full sovereignty comes more difficult diplomatic balancing.

A new approach by President Joko Widodo may force the separatists to change direction.

The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.