Diplomatic Gloves Off!

The American-led air attacks against Afghanistan have landed the Indonesian government in rather a sticky situation.

October 23, 2001

President Megawati Sukarnoputri really seems to have found herself in a difficult spot of late. Domestically, she is engulfed by the calls of demonstrators from numerous Islamic organizations that have taken to the streets practically every day. They are insisting that the government take a firm stance against the hubris of the US's attack upon Afghanistan. Some have even demanded that the government end diplomatic relations with this superpower. ...

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