Aspirations with Limitations: Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs under Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

As the first directly elected Indonesian president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) served at a crucial juncture in Indonesia’s history. Succeeding the three short presidencies of BJ Habibie, Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Sukarnoputri, his presidency had a lot to prove. While critical assessment of SBY’s domestic policies have been undertaken, less attention has been paid to his foreign policy. This volume seeks to fill this gap by examining key foreign policy issues during SBY’s tenure, including bilateral relations, Indonesia’s involvement in international organizations, and pivotal issues such as international labour and terrorism. The book provides an assessment of the direction of his foreign policy and management style, paying particular attention to his concerns over Indonesia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, the significance of international institutions, and Indonesia’s right to lead.

• Ulla Fionna, Editor

  Ulla Fionna, at the time of writing, was visiting fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.

• Siwage Dharma Negara, Editor

  Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-Coordinator of the Indonesia Studies Programme at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.

• Deasy Simandjuntak, Editor

  Deasy Simandjuntak is visiting fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore.