Diminishing Sovereignty
The reality is far removed from our concept of sovereignty—and there is no need for concern.
August 28, 2001
The matter of how to be the "master of one's own house" has become a heated point of discussion in Indonesian politics. It was written in the stars that this issue would become even more contentious after August. In the past such heated emotions were expressed in Sukarno's famous statement, "go-to-hell-with-your-aid". Now, from the quarters of the House of Representatives (DPR) a similar sentiment has emerged, "there is...