GA-02402 1963-01 relevance B public
Guy J. Pauker, Indonesia: Towards Development or Expansionism? (RAND P-2690, January 1963)
RAND paper P-2690 by Guy J. Pauker (Jan 1963, for Asian Survey), 'Indonesia: Towards Development or Expansionism?'. Surveys the West New Guinea settlement, the lifting of the state of emergency, PKI strength (Aidit versus Lukman factions), inflation, Soviet arms debt and the Brunei revolt. Mentions Gerwani once, as a PKI front with 1.5 million members beside BTI, SOBSI and Pemuda Rakjat.
Makalah RAND P-2690 oleh Guy J. Pauker (Jan 1963, untuk Asian Survey), 'Indonesia: Menuju Pembangunan atau Ekspansionisme?'. Mengulas penyelesaian Irian Barat, pencabutan keadaan darurat, kekuatan PKI (faksi Aidit lawan Lukman), inflasi, utang senjata Soviet, dan pemberontakan Brunei. Menyebut Gerwani sekali, sebagai front PKI beranggota 1,5 juta di samping BTI, SOBSI, dan Pemuda Rakjat.
“Front organizations include 'the Women's Organization (GERWANI) with 1.5 million members' beside BTI 5.7m, SOBSI 2m and Pemuda Rakjat 1.2m (p. 8).”
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