Btw the title is a little bit misleading.
Indonesia will defend its sovereignty no doubt, but playing hardball and joining US defending SCS? They need some good negotiators and good deals.
Even if Indonesia only joining FONOP, that's enough to cause some country to be very unhappy about it, and also Indonesia will change the situation of regional 4D chess.
Not sure exactly about the commitment, like yeah we agree about freedom of navigation or agree to send warship etc.
Indonesia commits to South China Sea defence in 'strategic dialogue' with US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces the launch of a "strategic dialogue" with Indonesia defending freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, as Germany and India send warships to the region.
www.abc.net.au
Indonesia will defend its sovereignty no doubt, but playing hardball and joining US defending SCS? They need some good negotiators and good deals.
Even if Indonesia only joining FONOP, that's enough to cause some country to be very unhappy about it, and also Indonesia will change the situation of regional 4D chess.
Not sure exactly about the commitment, like yeah we agree about freedom of navigation or agree to send warship etc.