Indonesia and the tsunami: responses and foreign policy implications

Given the scale of destruction, and the international responses to the disaster, it has been clear from the outset that the tsunami in Aceh would also have far-reaching internal and external political consequences for Indonesia. Within Indonesia's domestic context, the disaster has forced the g...

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Published in:Australian journal of international affairs 2006-06, Vol.60 (2), p.213-228
Main Author: Sukma, Rizal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ASEAN
Australia
Australia: Foreign relations
Australia: Politics and government
Bilateral relations
Bush administration
Conflict resolution
Development aid
Disasters
Foreign Aid
Foreign policy
Governance
Howard government
Humanitarian aid
Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2004
Indonesia
Indonesia: Foreign relations
Indonesia: Politics and government
International aid
International community
International relations
Natural disasters
Opportunities
Tidal waves
United States of America
United States: Foreign relations
United States: Politics and government
Xenophobia
Yudhoyono, Susilo Bambang
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Summary:Given the scale of destruction, and the international responses to the disaster, it has been clear from the outset that the tsunami in Aceh would also have far-reaching internal and external political consequences for Indonesia. Within Indonesia's domestic context, the disaster has forced the government to deal with the problems of xenophobia, the resolution of the Aceh conflict, and the imperative of good governance. The tsunami has also presented an opportunity for much closer bilateral relations between Indonesia and some key aid-providing nations, especially Australia, and the US. Despite some encouraging improvements in the aftermath of the disaster, the long-term effects of tsunami aid on Indonesia's relations with Australia and the US should not be taken for granted.
ISSN:1035-7718
1465-332X
DOI:10.1080/10357710600696142