Bombings Damage Indonesia's Reputation
Editorial, Economist online | July 17, 2009
Just when Indonesia was no longer seen as a dangerous and unstable place, terrorism returned to the country. ++ The recent elections demonstrated Indonesia's democracy as well-entrenched and the country became internationally perceived as a model of pluralism, tolerance and stability. ++ "The bombings do nothing in themselves to threaten Indonesia’s fundamental stability or the huge progress it has made in recent years but they will dent Indonesia's carefully nurtured international image."
