Indonesia–United States relations
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Indonesia and the United States established diplomatic relations in 1949. Relations are generally strong and close. Both are republics and recognize the strategic importance of their counterpart.[1]
Indonesia |
United States |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Indonesian Embassy, Washington, D.C. | United States Embassy, Jakarta |
Envoy | |
Vacant | Vacant |
The Indonesian people have generally viewed the U.S. fairly positively, with 61% of Indonesians viewing the U.S. favorably in 2002, declining slightly down to 54% in 2011, increasing to 59% in 2014,[2] and increasing further to 62% in 2015 (compared to only 26% who had an unfavorable view).[3] Indonesian views of the U.S. declined significantly during the Trump administration, with 43% of Indonesians viewing the U.S. positively in 2018 (a near 20 point drop from the end of Barack Obama's term) compared to 42% who viewed the U.S. negatively.[4]
According to the 2012 U.S. Global Leadership Report, 23% of Indonesians approve of U.S. leadership, with 31% disapproving and 46% expressing uncertainty.[5]