Non-aligned and useful: Rabin meets Suharto in surprise stopover

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A surprise meeting between Indonesian Pres Suharto and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin occurred in Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct 15, 1993. The meeting startled many observers because Indonesia, a Muslim country, does not recognize Israel. However, Suharto met Rabin not as president of Indonesia but as chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement. Rabin asked for the three-hour meeting during a five-day visit to China. Suharto probably acceded to Rabin's request in hopes of enhancing non-aligned participation in Middle East peace negotiations.

International relations, Rabin, Yitzhak, Non-Aligned Movement

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Succession talk recedes: Suharto could lead into the 21st century

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Indonesian President Suharto seems ready to run for his seventh five-year term despite his wife's wishes and in the face of some military unhappiness with his family's influence. Suharto has not lost his political edge, but the problems starting to face him could grow larger than even he can manage alone. He has succeeded in leading the country toward prosperity while limiting unrest, and political change may come slowly. The military seems certain to retain political power, perhaps unlike Suharto's family.

Political activity, Political aspects

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Helping hand: Israel aided Irian hostage-rescue team

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Israeli-made Mazlat scout drone aircraft and Israeli technical advisors assisted Indonesian soldiers in the rescue of six Europeans and three Indonesians held by rebels in Irian Jaya. Indonesia turned to Singapore and Israel after talks between the International Red Cross and Irianese forces broke down. The drones were used to thermally scan dense jungle to spot the hostages. Singapore was involved in transporting the drones to Indonesia.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Remotely Piloted Vehicles & Drones, Usage, Military aspects, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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