Scenarios about 'Indonesia'

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic nation comprising over 17,000 islands in Southeast Asia with a diverse cultural and religious landscape. Formerly a Dutch colony until 1949, its history encompasses ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms, Islamic sultanates, colonial exploitation, Japanese occupation, revolutionary struggle for independence, and periods of authoritarian rule. In alternate history scenarios, Indonesia's strategic location, abundant natural resources, and complex ethnic composition make it a significant setting for exploring different colonial outcomes, geopolitical alignments during the Cold War, or alternative paths of national development.