Word: indonesian
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Zeckhauser noted that before the Harvard visitors came, training at universities in Indonesia was so theoretical that "Indonesian PhD's graduate without the slightest idea of how to do anything." He adds, "We're starting to teach them how to think well...
December 5, 1975: "President Suharto has reportedly approved a plan to begin overt Indonesian intervention in Portuguese Timor soon after President Ford leaves Jakarta...Suharto is undoubtedly still concerned about the effects of an Indonesian invasion on his relations with the U.S., particularly the continuation of U.S. military aid, and he will try hard to present a plausible justification...Suharto is certain to try to elicit a sympathetic attitude from President Ford during their meetings...
December 8, 1975: "Indonesian troops have captured Dili, the capital of Portuguese Timor. Yesterday marine and airborne troops equipped with U.S. weapons mounted a full-scale attack against the city...
...Indonesian invasion of East Timor is not a matter of the past. FRETILIN is still fighting and has actually gained strength. A large surprise attack on the capital Dili took place in 1981 killing many Indonesian soldiers and destroying the local TV station. And documents smuggled out of East Timor late last year indicate that FRETILIN troops have reorganized and number about 6,500. According to The Washington Post (January 16, 1983), this renewed strength of FRETILIN could be corroborated by independent reports of recent refugees and letters from East Timor. All of these reports indicate that guerrilla activity...
...Secretary of State George P. Schultz. The national media also raised the issue prominently for the first time. Criticism in Congress has been mounting. Sen. Paul Taongas (D-Mass.) and Rep. Tony Hall (D-Ohio) introduced a concurrent resolution last fall demanding negotiations for the withdrawal of Indonesian troops and the right of the East Timorese to exercise self-determination. Hearings are expected to take place later on this year...