Strategic withdrawal

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Concerns that the Indonesian military could take tough action against the reformist movement were a key reason why the US decided to drop a routine training exercise between its special forces and their Indonesian counterparts, according to Defense Secretary William Cohen. The investigation into the possible involvement of the Indonesian special forces in the abduction and torture of pro-democracy activists will be the deciding factor in whether the US resumes joint special-operations exercises. Cohen feels that Indonesian military leaders are strongly committed to investigating the disappearances of reform activists.

United States, Interview, United States foreign relations, Indonesian foreign relations, Cohen, William S.

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Rocket booster: Indonesian satellite concern answers critics

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Satelit Palapa Indonesia, the private company given the rights to operate Indonesia's Palapa C satellites, has secured a nine year, $200 million loan from Bank Ekspor Impor Indonesia. The public acknowledgement of this loan answers many of the questions surrounding the company, especially those having to do with finances. Satelindo, as the company is known, decided to use the French to launch its latest satellite, even though American bids were lower. The reason for choosing the French, and the implications of the company's loan are discussed.

Economic policy, Satellite industry, Palapa, P.T. Satelit Palapa Indonesia

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Hard landing; Indonesia's Merpati loses pilot to political turbulence

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Ridwan Fataruddin was removed recently as the head of Indonesia's state-run air carrier Merpati Nusantara, apparently for refusing to lease 16 new CN-235 aircraft made by state-owned manufacturer Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara. He said the maintenance costs would be too high, and that the $110,000 monthly lease demanded was excessive. That figure soon came into dispute, while questions remain about the leasing company, part-owned by President Suharto's son Tommy. Similar craft would lease for $80,000 to $105,000 monthly.

Management, Airlines, Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara P.T.

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