US’s ‘secret plan’ Leaked: Indian media report creates uproar in Indonesia, big defense deal halted

US Indonesia Defense Deal Failed: A major diplomatic stir has emerged on the stage of global politics. An important defense deal between the US and Indonesia to be signed on April 13 has failed at the last minute. The surprising thing is that an Indian media report is being held responsible for the stalling of this high-profile deal, which has revealed America’s ‘secret plan’. made public under which it wanted to establish its control over Indonesian airspace.

How did the Indian media report spoil the game?

According to reports, a secret agreement was about to be reached between American and Indonesian officials. Under this agreement, American military aircraft were to get free freedom of movement in Indonesian airspace without any special permission.

As soon as an Indian media organization revealed this secret plan, there was a stir in the political circles within Indonesia. The MPs and opposition leaders there accused the government of mortgaging the country’s sovereignty, after which the government had to come on the backfoot.

America’s eye on Malacca Strait

The real purpose of this entire deal was to keep an eye on the Malacca Strait. The Strait of Malacca is the busiest and strategic sea route in the world. According to statistics, about 30% of the world’s oil and 40% of global trade passes through this narrow route. If the US got access to Indonesian airspace, it would greatly strengthen its military hold in this entire region, which could become a major challenge for countries like China.

Why is this route important for India and China?

Malacca Strait But control by any external power is a matter of concern for both India and China. China depends on this route for about 80% of its oil supply, while about 55% of India’s trade is through this route. Experts believe that many Asian countries would be feeling relieved due to the leak of this deal, because increased US surveillance on the Malacca Strait could have further increased the geopolitical tension in the region.

Indonesia government’s clarification

After the deal was leaked and protested in the Parliament, Indonesia Ministry of Defence Immediately issued a clarification. The ministry clarified that the recent agreement provides US aircraft with ‘overflight access’ There is no condition attached to it.

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However, sources claim that it was a major part of the discussion in the meeting between the US President and the Indonesian President in February. At present this deal is not completely over, but its most controversial and important part has been put on hold. Now Indonesia seems more cautious than ever about its sovereignty and foreign military interference.