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Indonesia weighs US military repair hub, testing non-aligned policy

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Indonesia is considering a US proposal to establish a maintenance hub for C-130 Hercules aircraft at Kertajati Airport. This move, which would be the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, has sparked debate about its potential impact on Indonesia's long-standing non-aligned foreign policy. Analysts suggest that such a deep defense tie with the US could be perceived as siding with Washington, potentially compromising Jakarta's neutral stance. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a potential significant shift in a nation's foreign policy due to a defense partnership with a major global power. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Indonesia weighs US military repair hub, testing non-aligned policy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

    Indonesia’s offer to host US military aircraft repair hub tests non-aligned foreign policy

    The Indonesian government’s decision to accept a US proposal to turn an underused airport into a maintenance hub for Lockheed C-130 Hercules military aircraft has stirred up a familiar debate: how far can Jakarta deepen defence ties with Washington while preserving its non-aligne…

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