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1. Unintended consequences: an examination of Australia's ‘historic policy shift’ on East Timor.

Author

Henry, Iain

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, AUSTRALIAN foreign relations, 1945-, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

The Howard government's foreign policy objectives concerning East Timor remain the subject of intense historical debate. Given that some Indonesians harbour suspicions about Australia's role in East Timor's independence, it is important to reflect on Australia's diplomacy throughout this period. This article draws on 15 interviews with former politicians and officials—including Prime Minister John Howard and Foreign Minister Alexander Downer—to argue that in 1998, Australia's foreign policy was focused on supporting Indonesia's democratisation process and maintaining the bilateral relationship. It was only when Indonesia moved towards a ‘special status’ of autonomy for East Timor that Australia reconsidered its own position. Although rarely acknowledged, Australia's policy shift actually precipitated outcomes that it had sought to avoid. As such, Habibie's decision to allow self-determination in East Timor can only be viewed as an unintended consequence of Australian diplomacy—independence was never the objective of Australian foreign policy. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2014
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2. How to be a neighbour.

Subjects
*INTERNATIONAL relations, *AUSTRALIAN humanitarian assistance, *DISASTER victims, *TSUNAMIS, *ARMED Forces, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-, INDONESIAN politics & government, 1998-
Abstract

The article examines relations between Indonesia and Australia. Australia's swift and generous response to Indonesia's plight after the Indian Ocean tsunami suggests Prime Minister John Howard is seeking to improve what is probably Australia's most critical local relationship. So far the signs are good. When Howard met Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia's president, in Jakarta, he promised $760 million to Indonesia. It was the biggest aid package in Australia's history. Australia has sent almost 1,000 troops and army engineers to the shattered province of Aceh. This could cause problems once their humanitarian operation is up and running. The presence of an Australian military contingent, even an unarmed one such as this, in a province where rebels have been fighting for almost 30 years, is bound to remind some Indonesians of tensions that have marred relations in the past. For all that, relations between the two countries may be better than they look.

Published
2005

3. For 40 years, Australian governments have colluded with state terrorism in Indonesia. Now, the Bali outrage allows John Howard to distract attention from his hypocrisy.

Author

Pilger, John

Subjects
*BOMBINGS, *POLITICAL attitudes, AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945-
Abstract

Discusses the role of hypocrisy in the administration of Australian Prime Minister John Howard in relation to the bombing incident in Bali, Indonesia in October 2002. Assessment of the racist policies of Howard; Overview of Makam Suharto's dictatorship through the help of Australia; Suspect in the bombing.

Published
2002

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