The right to arm: US weapons sales linked to East Timor progress
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US-Indonesian relations may worsen if an arms sales amendment approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Sep 8, 1993 becomes law. Sen Russ Feingold's amendment will require Pres Clinton to examine the status of human rights in East Timor before allowing Indonesia to buy US weapons. Indonesia has been widely criticized for its repressive rule in East Timor, a one-time Portuguese colony that Indonesia seized in 1976. The Clinton administration opposes the amendment, while the Indonesian government warns that ties with the US could deteriorate if the amendment is enacted.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Hard labour: dispute over workers' rights sours US-Indonesia ties
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US-Indonesian relations will worsen if the Clinton administration decides to punish Indonesia for allegedly violating workers' rights. The US may deny Indonesia low tariffs under the generalized scheme of preferences (GSP) due to pressure from the Labor Dept and US Trade Representative (USTR). Asia Watch, a human rights group, and the International Labour Rights Education and Research Fund in Jun 1992 asked USTR to investigate Indonesian labor practices. However, some Asian diplomats suspect that protectionism is the real reason for the attempt to end Indonesia's GSP status.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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Weapons of discord: US displeased with Jakarta's arms transfers
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US-Indonesian relations worsened in 1993 due chiefly to two issues: human rights and arms proliferation. The Clinton administration pressured Indonesia on its violations of human rights in East Timor and possible sale of arms to Iran. On Jul 22, 1993 the State Dept vetoed the transfer of US-built Northrop F5 fighter airplanes from Jordan to Indonesia largely out of concern for these two issues. The pro-Iranian behavior of Indonesian State Minister for Research and Technology B.J. Habibie also worries US officials.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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