New Order

Indonesian history

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In Suharto
…a policy he called the New Order, relying on the help of American-educated economists to reinvigorate the Indonesian economy. Western investment and foreign aid were encouraged, and Indonesia’s domestic oil production was greatly expanded, with the resulting revenues used to fund infrastructure and development projects. By 1972 Suharto had succeeded…
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In Indonesia: Suharto’s New Order
Suharto immediately began to reverse many of Sukarno’s policies. The confrontation with Malaysia was quickly ended, and Indonesia rejoined the UN. In addition, Indonesia was a major participant in the creation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967. Domestically, the…
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