Indonesia's Transformation and the Stability of Southeast Asia

摘要: Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, is undergoing a profound transformation that could lead to variety of outcomes, from consolidation democracy return authoritarianism or military rule, radical Islamic violent disintegration. The stakes are high, for Indonesia key Southeast Asian security. authors examine trends and dynamics driving Indonesia's transformation, outline possible strategic futures their implications regional stability, identify options United States might pursue in critical challenge influencing future course. Steps take now include support stability territorial integrity, reestablishment Indonesian-U.S. cooperation interaction, aid rebuilding constructive Indonesian role security, development crisis reaction force. A continued strong U.S. presence Asia-Pacific region will reinforce as balancer.