Indonesia: Focus on Borders Aims for Internal Cohesion

The Indonesian government is preparing to write a bill on state borders, highlighting recent concerns sparked by last year's International Court of Justice ruling that Malaysia had sovereignty over the disputed Sipadan and Ligitan islands. But Indonesia's intensified focus on border security might be more than a reaction to the court's ruling. Jakarta also hopes to stir national pride and unity as the government continues to struggle with domestic, economic and security issues that threaten to tear the nation apart.