Symbolism over substance in US–Indonesia partnership
The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.
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The recent US–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership does little to upgrade the lacklustre state of the relationship and remains mostly symbolic.
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