Title first published in 2003. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and October 12, 2002 in the United States and on Bali, we may be witnessing the most sweeping shift in US foreign policy since the beginning of the cold war. America is again committed to leading the world in a battle against a global enemy. The US relationship with Indonesia - the country with the world's largest Islamic population - could prove to be of decisive importance for the success of its new global mission. Timo Kivimäki's analysis of the dynamics and background of the US-Indonesian relationship will be essential reading for all concerned with American Foreign Policy, Asian studies, peace studies and conflict resolution and negotiation. 'Kivimäki's study is the result of meticulous research into all available public and private sources, combined into an illuminating analysis of asymmetric bargaining that makes an important contribution to foreign policy and negotiation literature. In addition, it is an exciting story.' Dr I. William Zartman, Johns Hopkins University, USA '...offers an in-depth analysis of the strengths of and limits on Indonesian bargaining in its bilateral relations with the USA...rich in detail and reflects very considerable research.' Journal of Peace Research 'The author should be commended for intensive research and extensive interviews with important players in the "bargaining" process.' USI Journal