Analysis of the Outbreak and Dynamics of “revolutions” for Independence in Vietnam and Indonesia

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Regional rebellions in Indonesia in 1950s promoted and triggered the revolution for dependence. After the surrender of Japan, some colonial empires, such as Britain, France and US divided the areas of colonial rule respectively. These colonial powers carved up the territory of Indonesia and seized illegitimate interest in Indonesia. To maintain local interest and protect local liberty, over 6 local powers in Indonesia held regional rebellions in from 1950 to 1955 (Pauker, 1969, pp. 1-60). Although these rebellions could not repeal colonists completely, these rebellions disrupted expected plans of colonists. These rebellions also demonstrated that people from different areas of Indonesia hoped to realize national independence and establish unified regimes (Pauker, 1969, pp. 1-60). Regional rebellions accumulated available basis for national revolution and their failures have raised the demand for national revolution.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this essay studies on the factors affect breakout of revolution for independence with the cases of Vietnam and Indonesia. This essay finds that colonial oppression, local people’s struggles, ideological publication, foreign variation and domestic situation result in the breakout of revolution for independence. By studying on the case of Vietnam, this essay finds that colonial oppression was the premise of revolution for independence while local people’s struggle directly triggered revolution for independence of Vietnam. In the case of Indonesia, this essay reveals that external factors, such as Japan’s surrender and Western countries’ colonization affect the variation of domestic revolution for independence. Local people’s desire for peace, liberty and independence is the most important cause of revolution in Indonesia.

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