International dimensions of the West Papua complexities

Abstract

The longstanding problems in Papua have led to contradictive views. Whereas the Government of Indonesia firmly holds the opinion that separatist conflict is no longer existed in its easternmost province, its military force continues ta operate there with an ultimate justification to protect Indonesian territorial integrity. In the mean time the government could not be able to deny all kinds of problems related ta development issues, economic and marginalization of indigenous Papuans. On the other hand, small groups of Papuan remain to insist thot the problems in Papua are of less significant of social and economic development. It is abaut occupation and liberation, they argue. The research contends that the problems in Papua are closely linked to international values and interests that collectively complicate effarts in seeking an effective solution. Relying on qualitative analysis, the research investigates and examines different factors, parties, and interests related international realm which make efforts to have peaceful, sustainable peace more difficult.