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Indonesia's Winds of Change in Sukarno Era
In Jakarta, banners flutter and Sukarno addresses his consultative assembly as Indonesia shifts under a non-Communist army. Subandrio pivots to neutrality between Peking and Moscow while China pulls back aid. Communism wanes, Nasakom fades, and peasant fate gains attention amid protests and economic neglect.
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Jakarta
Sukarno
Indonesia
Islands
Republic of Indonesia
People’s Consultative Assembly
Uncle Sam
D. N. Aidit
Communist Party
Subandrio
Peking
Moscow