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Indonesia's July 2009 presidential election confirmed that Indonesia has joined the ranks of the world's consolidated democracies. Indonesia's popular incumbent president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, appears to have easily won a second term in office. As SBY prepares for his second term, the United States and Indonesia are planning a new "comprehensive partnership" to strengthen bilateral relations. Thomas B. Pepinsky discusses the prospects for U.S.-Indonesia relations during Yudhoyono's second term. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the East-West Center or any organization with which the author is affiliated. |
Indonesia's July 2009 presidential election confirmed that Indonesia has joined the ranks of the world's consolidated democracies. Indonesia's popular incumbent president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, appears to have easily won a second term in office. As SBY prepares for his second term, the United States and Indonesia are planning a new "comprehensive partnership" to strengthen bilateral relations. Thomas B. Pepinsky discusses the prospects for U.S.-Indonesia relations during Yudhoyono's second term. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the East-West Center or any organization with which the author is affiliated. |