In December 1998, Albright stated that the Iraqi people would benefit from a government that truly represented them, indicating a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards democracy in both Iraq and Indonesia.

From 1965 until 1998, Suharto was considered "our kind of guy" by the Clinton administration, despite his regime's record of massacres and human rights abuses.

The Clinton administration suspended its review of Indonesia's labor practices while praising the country for aligning with international standards, all while supporting Suharto's regime.

The U.S. interventions in Indonesia and other countries often led to atrocities and the destruction of democratic foundations, driven by the goal of maintaining control over resources and political power.

The U.S. supported Saddam Hussein for years, but after he lost control and failed to follow IMF orders, he was deemed no longer useful, leading to calls for a democratic transition.

The World Bank and IMF have acknowledged their mistakes in Indonesia, admitting they overlooked corruption while praising the country's economic policies.

I invited my Pakistani counterpart to my swearing-in as a gesture of goodwill, but noble attempts at fostering peace have often been met with hostility.

When I became Prime Minister, I invited Pakistan to my swearing-in ceremony to turn over a new leaf, but every noble attempt at fostering peace was met with hostility and betrayal.

The protests in 1989 were a mix of anti-corruption, demands for democracy, and a call for freedom of speech, with students expressing their frustrations over nepotism and economic inequality.