ORIENTALISM AND POST-COLONIAL READING OF THE U.S. POLICY TOWARD INDONESIA DURING NIXON ADMINISTRATION

Abstract Through the examination of documents pertaining to United States policies toward Indonesia, this paper studies how Washington viewed Indonesia almost three decades after colonialism had been officially over. More specifically, U.S. assistance programs provided for during administration President Richard M. Nixon. By using perspective postcolonial on international relations, it shows that while surface Nixon appeared be altruistic and helpful, a deeper look at them were imbued with subliminal Eurocentric liberal theory relations. It further administration’s not only self-serving, but also implemented an orientalist spirit by as part “superior” West over was considered East therefore “inferior” in need help from West. In light Edward Said’s clearly reflect views practices, even long formally ended. Keywords: Orientalism, English School Theory, Neoliberal International administration,