Mistaken Statements, Misunderstandings and Mishaps

If compared to a type of illness, Indonesian-American diplomatic relations could not yet be described as feverish. Perhaps they are just experiencing dizzy spells. A little bit warmer than usual, but not yet boiling. There has been no expulsion of the American ambassador to Indonesia, Robert S. Gelbard, as has been proposed by many circles – persona non-grata is the politically correct term. The ambassador has often been admonished beca...