(August 8, 2002) Indonesia saw a lively debate regarding its future relationship with the IMF. It has been instigated by Planning Minister Kwik Kian Gie and it has ended with the cabinet decision to extend the current arrangement with the IMF till end 2003.

(October 1, 2001) This paper describes the development of the 1970 Indonesian debt accord. Besides the description the text focuses not only on the economic variables but also considers the relevant political circumstances as well.

(March 28, 2001) Micheal Billington argues that American energy companies profited from the “cronyism and corruption” of the Suharto government, and the Indonesian public is now paying the price.