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		<title>Obama, Indonesia dan Karir Politik</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2011/02/17/obama-indonesia-dan-karir-politik/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sumber gambar: voices.washingtonpost.com Oleh Dr. Beni Bevly, San Francisco Dari semua kunjungan kepala negara ke Indonesia, agaknya kunjungan Barack Obama, Presiden Amerika Serika (AS) pada 9 November 2010 mendapat tanggapan yang paling gegap gempita dari dalam negeri Indonesia. Tanggapan ini berkisar dari sentimental primordial, seperti agama hingga berlatar belakang ekonomi dan politik. Terlepas dari semua [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tatanan Perekonomian Dunia Pasca Amerika Serikat</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=1164</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Oleh Dr. Beni Bevly, San Francisco Banyak para ahli yang memprediksikan kemunduran Amerika Serikat (AS) dari posisi nomor satu kekuatan ekonomi dunia dan munculnya kekuatan ekonomi baru. Bagaimana kemungkinan hal ini akan terjadi? Di manakah posisi Indonesia dalam tatanan perkonomian dunia pasca Amerika Serikat? Perdebatan menurunnya kejayaan perekonomian AS akhirnya bermuara di sekitar opini mengenai [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Re-engagement with Kopassus</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/11/30/re-engagement-with-kopassus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=1116</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Evan A. Laksmana The recent announcement by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates that the US will begin “a gradual, limited program of security cooperation activities” with the Indonesian Army’s Special Forces (Kopassus) sparked an immediate controversy. While the ban restricting the Kopassus from training on US soil or receive funding for lethal combat training [...]]]></description>
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		<title>View point: The perils of irrationality and diplomacy</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/09/27/view-point-the-perils-of-irrationality-and-diplomacy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=1110</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Image source: qualityartprints.co.uk By Jennie S. Bev, San Francisco The world is both rational and irrational. Specifically, the world of politics is full of irrationality throughout the history of mankind. Thus, it might attest that men are intrinsically irrational, or at least those with power are. In Laws, Plato said, “Peace is only a name; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is China failing SE Asia’s test?</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/08/16/is-china-failing-se-asia%e2%80%99s-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image source: travel.nationalgeographic.com by Evan A. Laksmana With all the bombast surrounding the 60th anniversary of China-Indonesia relations in the last few months, many seem unaware of recent developments in the South China Sea. In the last fortnight, details have emerged regarding the Chinese Navy’s growing assertiveness and naval projection capability in the region. According [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Indonesia’s quest for a ‘Middle Way’ in Myanmar</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/06/15/indonesia%e2%80%99s-quest-for-a-%e2%80%98middle-way%e2%80%99-in-myanmar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=1026</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Evan Laksmana THE issue of Myanmar and its future political development came up once again during the 16th Summit of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) in Hanoi earlier this month. And according to the local press in Jakarta, there now appears more expectation for Indonesia to play a bigger, more decisive role [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Asia’s ‘Holy Grail’ of regional architecture</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/05/24/asia%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98holy-grail%e2%80%99-of-regional-architecture/</link>
		<comments>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/05/24/asia%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98holy-grail%e2%80%99-of-regional-architecture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 01:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=988</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Image source: commons.wikimedia.org By Evan A. Laksmana The recent debate regarding the expansion of the East Asia Community (EAS) by allowing Russia to join the ASEAN-driven grouping highlights the continued search for a better, more integrated regional architecture. In fact, if one looks at the discourse within the last few years, crafting a new “regional [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Indonesia’s dance with the titans</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/04/30/indonesia%e2%80%99s-dance-with-the-titans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/?p=937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Evan A. Laksmana Many Indonesians were disappointed when United States President Barack Obama cancelled his long-awaited “homecoming” trip to Jakarta last week. He was, after all, the only American President Indonesians could boast about being “one of their own”. But pundits quickly point out that the country should move on and be more excited [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S., Indonesia must avoid false promises and pitfalls</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/04/30/u-s-indonesia-must-avoid-false-promises-and-pitfalls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/04/30/u-s-indonesia-must-avoid-false-promises-and-pitfalls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image source: World Politics Review by Evan A. Laksmana Before U.S. President Barack Obama’s scheduled visit to Indonesia this week was postponed, expectations in both Washington and Jakarta were running at a fever pitch, especially in anticipation of the possible signing of a “Comprehensive Partnership” between the two countries. On one side, Washington is eager [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Challenges for Indonesia’s foreign policy in transition</title>
		<link>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/04/21/challenges-for-indonesia%e2%80%99s-foreign-policy-in-transition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.overseasthinktankforindonesia.com/2010/04/21/challenges-for-indonesia%e2%80%99s-foreign-policy-in-transition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beni Bevly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Evan A. Laksmana Ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Jakarta next month, pundits have been debating the nature and future direction of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Given the strategic importance of the upcoming United States-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership – set to deepen ties in defence, economic, health, and education sectors – some are asking [...]]]></description>
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