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@america discussion urges closer RI-US collaboration on Morotai
A panel discussion on Morotai has focused on the island's strategic location and historical relevance for both Indonesia and the United States to expand their collaboration, particularly in growing the local tourist industry.
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Morotai and Beyond: Andrea Abdul Rahman Azzqy (second left), an international relations lecturer at Budi Luhur University, delivers a presentation on Sept. 13, 2024 during a panel discussion at the United States Embassy’s @america center at Pacific Place Mall in South Jakarta, along with fellow panelists (from left), Air Cdre. Fadjar Adriyanto of the Indonesian Air Force’s National Air Operations Command, conflict and security studies lecturer Currie Maharani Savitri from Binus University and cofounder Ade Marboen from the Jakarta Defense Society. (Courtesy of @america/-)
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s Indonesia and the United States marked 75 years of bilateral relations, speakers at a panel discussion on Sept. 13 encouraged greater collaboration between the two countries on promoting North Maluku’s Morotai Island due to their shared history.
The discussion, which was organized by the Jakarta Defense Society and held at the US Embassy’s American Center (@america) at Pacific Place Mall in South Jakarta, focused on the US’ role in liberating the island during World War II.
Curie Maharani Savitri, a conflict and security studies lecturer at Binus University, said bilateral collaboration on research could enhance mutual understanding, preserve shared histories and strengthen bilateral ties.
“In the future, we could plan strategic collaborations that focus on a people-to-people approach,” she said.
Shared history
Situated in the Pacific Ocean off the northern tip of Halmahera, Morotai was a crucial military base for the Allied forces operating from Australia to the Philippines during the war’s Pacific theater.
