Topic: 2024-The Situation in Guyana
Country: Indonesia
Delegate Name: Noah Lewis
The situation between Guyana and Venezuela is one of a disagreement over land. This dilemma can be traced back to 1814, but the problem just recently grew into a larger issue. In 1814, Guyana and Venezuela signed a loose agreement to define the border between the two countries. Then, when Guyana gained its independence, the issue flared up again. After oil was discovered in Guyana, Venezuela claimed it owned all of the land. It seems there will not be a peaceful ending, although there hasn’t been any armed conflict yet. A potential war could easily flare up, and no real solution has been proposed. Guyana is about a fourth the size of Venezuela but is supported by much larger countries.
Indonesia has ties with both countries, but they are not strong enough to fight a war over. Indonesia and Guyana share a common history of colonization. Current ties are not strong, but both countries have an interest in strengthening them. They are both a part of the Non-Aligned Movement. Indonesia and Venezuela are both members of the World Trade Organization, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation. Venezuela donated money to Indonesia after the tsunami in 2004. The two nations used to have fairly good ties, but those ties have weakened. Both nations look forward to strengthening ties. Although these ties are present, Indonesia believes in staying out of the conflict. This is because Indonesia does not have strong enough with either country to support them in war. They are both too distant, and Indonesia is unaffected by the conflict.
Bibliography
Border Controversy Between Guyana and Venezuela:
https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/indonesia-digital-economy#:~:text=National%20Focus%3A%20Indonesia’s%20government%20has,leading%20digital%20economy%20by%202030
Guyana and Indonesia Relations:
https://op.gov.gy/index.php/2018/05/19/guyana-and-indonesia-to-explore-trade-investment-opportunities/#:~:text=Guyana%20and%20Indonesia%20established%20diplomatic,which%20Guyana%20joined%20in%201970
