Indonesia’s Board of Peace Decision Bypasses
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- Indonesia announced joining the Board of Peace on Gaza in January, sparking domestic debate over its credibility and potential troop deployment.
- Indonesia convened a "consultation" with civil society leaders only after the Board of Peace decision was already announced, limiting their influence.
- Indonesia offered to act as a peace broker amid the Iran‑related Middle‑East escalation while Iran intensified maritime pressure on Indian vessels.
- Indonesia signed a joint development agreement with China that drew public criticism and was defended only after the deal was announced.
- Indonesia’s defence pact with the United States faced scrutiny over military access and overflight provisions, echoing broader regional tensions highlighted by Israel’s ongoing hostilities with Lebanon.
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