Independence of Indonesia

The process of decolonization proved to have its own struggles within those who were seeking their independence from imperialist powers. Evidently, these nationalist movements were different in many regions, but they generally shared the sentiment that “Westernization” had taken something away from them. This proved to be the case in Africa and Asia, where the colonization movement from imperialist powers was of strong presence, and that had trouble weakening during and after the Cold War. Part of this struggle was due to the forms of government that were imposed, and because many of these colonies had been in this position for such long time that they were not able to predict upcoming conflicts after their independence. However, in many cases, the problems were more complicated and often implied a combination of reaction to westernization and internal conflicts. Undoubtedly,

The U.S. was unsure what to do with them at first, but imperialism won by one vote with a half promise to grant them independence in time and denied the Philippines of immediate independence in favor of nation building. To imperialist, the Filipino people were unable to be self-governed

The Japanese pursuit for an empire in South East Asia helped changed the balance of world power away from Europe, by taking their most lucrative colonies. Soon after the Japanese defeat in World War II, most of the colonies won their independence from their European masters. This essay will be arguing that despite the vast geographical distance and cultural, racial differences, as well as the different time periods involved, Japanese and European intentions were very similar, and that these similarities contributed to the weakening of Imperialism as a doctrine. To do so, this essay will be examining the reasons for the Japanese

If those nations do not ask for help then they don’t want help from other nations. When America imperialized Cuban, Cubans held a grudge against America ever since because they didn’t not want the help. Cuba was not the only country angry at Americans, it was also the Hawaiians. We annexed the islands by imprisoning Hawaiian’s Queen and taking complete control. Then we did not give Hawaiians a say in what the country wanted for itself.

The events that lead to decolonization are numerous and interlinking and vary widely from country to country. Three critical factors played a major role in the process: the people’s want for independence/mass nationalism, colonial peoples large scale participation in World War I and II, which exposed the discrepancy in living conditions, and the ascent of Japan as a significant military and imperial force.

wanted an empire. The Philippines was affected both positively and negatively during this time. The positive effects were that public schools, roads and railroads, and hospitals were able to created. The United States also helped the Filipinos when Japan was invading their area, along with that, they later helped them develop into an independent country (Imperialism in the Philippines Project). On the other hand, the Philippines was also affected negatively.

India, in the 18th century was ruled by the British for two centuries. The Indians wanted freedom from the British. British looted and caused fights in India and treated them with no respect. The Indian Independence was caused by British Imperialism. The British wanted to take over India, but India wanted freedom as well since it’s their country not the British. Although politics and nationalism were important causes of the Indian Independence Movement, the most important cause was Imperialism because of the British East India Company, economy, and religion.

According to AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2010) due to its extensive natural resources and geographical location, in the way of several of the world’s most important trading routes, Indonesia represents the Southeast Asia’s largest economy. On a global perspective, Indonesia is the fourth most populated country and has the largest Muslim population, besides being the world’s largest archipelago, with around 17,000 islands. The country’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is also showing considerable and stable growth throughout the years and unemployment rates dropped considerably (AAFC, 2011).

In the year 1902, the United States of America imperialized the Philippines. They did it for the classic reasons; money and raw materials. While they Americans

Cambodia’s history contrasts a glorious past with recent tragedy. Located in Southeast Asia between Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia’s history of conflict with its neighbors and European colonialism has led to distrust and nationalism. Fear of foreign occupation or being partitioned by its neighbors lingers in the Cambodian national psychology. Once part of French Indochina, Cambodian gained independence in 1953 when King Sihanouk convinced France that only complete independence would undercut the appeal of communism in Cambodia.

Indonesia has rules and lows just like every others countries in the world, here some of the low of the republic of Indonesia number 40 year 1999 about press by the grace of God almighty the president of the republic of Indonesia.

A four-year struggle known as the Indonesian National Revolution followed. After liberation from the Japanese, Dutch government high officials felt that the Indonesians were ill prepared to govern themselves, notwithstanding that maintaining the colonies after the war was a heavy financial burden for Holland, where Industry was completely demolished by the Germans. The Dutch government’s financial priority was focused on rebuilding their own infrastructure. Nevertheless, under tremendous political pressure from the American government, the Dutch finally granted Indonesia complete independence and after ten weeks of negotiations, on November 2, 1949, an agreement finally transferred Dutch rule to Indonesia, with Queen Juliana of the Netherlands residing as the ceremonial head of a new Netherlands-Indonesian Union and Achmed Sukarno as President of

Indonesia is the sixteenth largest economy, the largest economy in the South-east Asian economic region with the world's fourth largest population (263 million in 2017). It is an emerging economy that has increased its international integration, trade liberalisation and diverted from policies of import substitution towards export-led development. Indonesia is a member of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies and has been an active founding member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The impact of globalisation has benefited Indonesia as quality of life indicators and economic developments have improved but it also presents the challenge of improving regulations, building more competitive industries, increasing investment into education and infrastructure to remain competitive. Consequently, Indonesia has introduced numerous strategies to promote economic growth and development.

Indonesia complained of their lack of autonomy In regions such as Maluku or other areas of Eastern Indonesia, “a low capacity for generating local revenue restricted the ability to adapt projects and development to local conditions” (Bertrand, 198).). The scanty amounts of funds were unable to support the poor and other problems. Bertrand states, “Faced with the New Order regime introduced mild reforms that were designed to address some technical issues while avoiding political decentralization” (Bertrand, 198). In 1995 the Minister of Home Affairs selected 26 districts were used to evaluate the measures designed to increase autonomy. They noticed an increase in Indonesia budget, but they still failed to support the poor, which resulted in

The nation of Indonesia has barely had independence for less than a hundred years. Before the Japanese captured the country; Indonesia was in the control of the Dutch for 350 years. Indonesia did not receive its independence till December 1949. Why did the Dutch decide to settle land in what was commonly known as the Dutch East Indies and how were the lives of the natives affected?