Peace in Papua
Author | : Blair A. King |
Publisher | : Council on Foreign Relations |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780876093573 |
ISBN-13 | : 0876093578 |
Rating | : 4/5 (578 Downloads) |
Download or read book Peace in Papua written by Blair A. King and published by Council on Foreign Relations. This book was released on 2006 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), the Indonesian archipelagos easternmost province, pro-independence groups have waged a long struggle against the central government. Now, a confluence of factors in the international community, Indonesia, and Papua present an opportunity to resolve the conflict. Following up on the Councils 2003 Indonesia Commission report, Peace in Papua surveys the issues and recounts the current state of play. The report makes recommendations for the Indonesian government, Papuans, and other countriesparticularly the United Statesfor moving forward toward a resolution, while still addressing other challenges in Indonesia.