International Response to Indonesian Independence

The video discusses the international response to Indonesia's independence proclamation in 1945. It highlights the challenges Indonesia faced in gaining recognition from Western countries, which were skeptical due to perceived Japanese influence. Support came from Asian and African nations, with significant diplomatic efforts leading to recognition by the United Nations and the resolution of conflicts with the Netherlands through the Round Table Conference (KMB). The video also covers the roles of Australia and the Vatican in supporting Indonesia's sovereignty.

What are the two conditions necessary for the formation of a state as mentioned in the introduction?

• Constitutive and Declarative

• Political and Economic

• Legal and Historical

• Social and Cultural

Why were Western countries hesitant to recognize Indonesia's independence?

• They were unaware of Indonesia's independence

• They were focused on rebuilding Europe

• They viewed Indonesia as a Japanese puppet

• They had no interest in Southeast Asia

Which organization was crucial for Indonesia in gaining international recognition?

• ASEAN

• NATO

• European Union

• United Nations

Which country was the first to diplomatically recognize Indonesia's independence?

• Palestine

• Australia

• Egypt

• India

How did India support Indonesia's independence efforts?

• By hosting peace talks

• By sending military aid

• By recognizing Indonesia's government in exile

• By providing economic assistance

What was the significance of Australia's recognition of Indonesia?

• It was the first Asian country to do so

• It had historical ties with Indonesia

• It was the first Western country to recognize Indonesia

• It provided military support

Why was the Vatican's recognition of Indonesia significant?

• It influenced other countries to recognize Indonesia

• It had religious ties with Indonesia

• It provided financial aid

• It was the first European country to recognize Indonesia

Who were some of the key Indonesian diplomats involved in the UN mediation?

• Agus Salim and Sutan Syahrir

• Sukarno and Hatta

• Amir Syarifuddin and Sjafruddin Prawiranegara

• Suharto and Habibie

What was the outcome of the Round Table Conference?

• Indonesia joined the United Nations

• Indonesia became a federal state

• Indonesia gained full independence

• Indonesia became a Dutch colony again

Why did Indonesia accept the Round Table Conference's results despite its drawbacks?

• To join the European Union

• To gain economic benefits

• To avoid prolonged conflict

• To strengthen ties with the Netherlands