Hariyono, Daya Negri Wijaya, Bayu Kurniawan, Fernando A. Santiago
This paper aims to elucidate Indonesian sovereignty post-1945 independence. Employing a historical approach, it delves into historical occurrences based on various pertinent sources, be they primary or secondary. The paper underscores Indonesia's upholding of autonomy through a national revolution, placing it among nations that secured independence after the Second World War. The Republic of Indonesia encountered internal and external hurdles over a prolonged span of five years. The amalgamation of diverse political-military factions in Indonesia was marred by discord and sporadic outbursts of violence. This state of affairs was exacerbated by Allied forces seeking to reinstate the pre-World War II global political status quo and the Netherlands' desire to reassert control over Indonesia. A blend of conflict and diplomacy pursued by the Republic of Indonesia reached an accord at the Netherlands–Indonesian Round Table Conference, acknowledging the nation's sovereignty. Nevertheless, the aspirations of the national founding figures for economic self-sufficiency and political authority remained unfulfilled post-independence. Hence, a decolonization process entwined with the neo-colonialism phenomenon stands as imperative. © 2024, Universitas Negeri Semarang. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; De La Salle University, Philippines