ABSTRACT
From 1965 to 1966, Indonesia committed the most clear-cut case of genocide against a political group since the Genocide Convention entered into force in 1951. Over a six-month period beginning in October 1965, more than 500,000 real and perceived members of Indonesia’s Communist Party were murdered. Prior to and during Indonesia’s genocide of communists, the US provided Indonesia with material and diplomatic support. The US also systematically compiled a list of as many as 5000 names of alleged Indonesian Communist leaders, which it delivered to Indonesian officials. Using the Bosnia v. Serbia Precedent, I conclude the US conspired with Indonesian officials to commit genocide.
