On 1 January 1965, Indonesia dramatically withdrew from the United Nations. It was a protest against the admission of Malaysia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. This was the peak of President Sukarno’s “confrontation” policy against Malaysia and against Western neo-colonialism.
The Context
Event
Date
Significance
Malaysia’s Founding
16 September 1963
Indonesia opposed the creation of Malaysia as a British neo-colonial project
UN Security Council
December 1964
Malaysia was elected as a non-permanent member
Indonesia’s Response
1 January 1965
Indonesia announced its withdrawal from the UN
The Reason
Reason
Description
Protest
Indonesia protested Malaysia’s UN Security Council seat
Neo-Colonialism
Indonesia saw Malaysia as a British neo-colonial project
Sukarno’s Vision
Sukarno wanted to create a “New Emerging Forces” (NEFOS) block against the “Old Established Forces” (OLDEFOS)
Consolidation
Sukarno was consolidating his anti-Western stance
The Aftermath
Event
Date
Description
Continued Confrontation
1965-1966
Indonesia continued its armed confrontation with Malaysia
The Coup
30 September 1965
The 30 September Movement (G30S) and the fall of Sukarno
Suharto’s Takeover
1966
Suharto took power from Sukarno
Rejoining the UN
28 September 1966
Indonesia rejoined the United Nations
The Significance
Aspect
Significance
Symbolic
It demonstrated Indonesia’s opposition to Western dominance
Diplomatic
It isolated Indonesia from the international community
Political
It was a gamble for Sukarno that alienated many of his allies
Economic
It worsened Indonesia’s economic situation
Dark Line Interface
Dark Line
Connection
Line 4: Islamization Corridor
Indonesia’s withdrawal from the UN was an expression of Sukarno’s anti-colonial, anti-Western nationalism — a radical break in Indonesia’s foreign policy
Story Hooks for Creators
The Withdrawal — An Indonesian diplomat in New York receives the order to walk out of the UN General Assembly.
The Return — Indonesia rejoining the UN in 1966 — a story of redemption and a new beginning.
The Empty Seat — The story of the Indonesian seat at the UN — empty for 20 months.
中文 (ZH)
印尼走出的那一天
1965年1月1日，印尼戏剧性地退出了联合国。
背景
事件
日期
意义
马来西亚成立
1963年9月16日
印尼反对
安理会席位
1964年12月
马来西亚获选
故事钩子
退出 —— 纽约的印尼外交官收到退出命令。
回归 —— 1966年印尼重返联合国。
空椅 —— 印尼在联合国的空位。
Bahasa Indonesia (ID)
Hari Indonesia Keluar
Pada 1 Januari 1965, Indonesia secara dramatis menarik diri dari PBB.