caa a22 4500 467899029 CHVBK 20180406152812.0 cr unu---uuuuu 170328e20060401xx s 000 0 eng 10.1007/s10308-006-0042-x doi (NATIONALLICENCE)springer-10.1007/s10308-006-0042-x Gunaryadi, Indonesian Centre for Actual Information and Studies on Europe (Indocase), Trekweg 405, 2516 SV, ‘s-Gravenhage, The Netherlands aut The EU in the peace process for Aceh [Elektronische Daten] [Gunaryadi,] For generations, the majority of Acehnese have suffered cruelties and lived in fear even since the last quarter of the 19th century. Albeit it immediately supported Indonesia's independence in 1945, the armistice in the special province was short-lived. Even the regime change in Jakarta in 1998 has insignificantly contributed to a betterment. In recent years, international mediations for peace settlement had eventually failed. Like a blessing in disguise, the tsunami that hit the region at the end of 2004 increased the chance for a political solution. Within this atmosphere the EU saw a window of opportunity. Through the latest initiative by the [Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) (2005) Memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement], the Union's decision to facilitate the peace process in Aceh was based on political, economic, geopolitical and strategic interests. This paper investigates the motives behind those aspects. It also suggests that amidst concerns in certain circles in Indonesia on the process, Jakarta has been very positive toward the Union's involvement. Although there are potential risks for Indonesia; however, it simultaneously creates new opportunities to both sides. Springer-Verlag, 2006 Asia Europe Journal Springer-Verlag 4/1(2006-04-01), 87-100 1610-2932 4:1<87 2006 4 10308 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10308-006-0042-x text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI 1 research-article jats NATIONALLICENCE 856 40 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10308-006-0042-x text/html Onlinezugriff via DOI NATIONALLICENCE 100 1- Gunaryadi Indonesian Centre for Actual Information and Studies on Europe (Indocase), Trekweg 405, 2516 SV, ‘s-Gravenhage, The Netherlands aut NATIONALLICENCE 773 0- Asia Europe Journal Springer-Verlag 4/1(2006-04-01), 87-100 1610-2932 4:1<87 2006 4 10308 Metadata rights reserved Springer special CC-BY-NC licence nationallicence BK010053 XK010053 XK010000 NATIONALLICENCE NATIONALLICENCE NL-springer