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In 1965, Indonesia was invaded by the United States. This was a surprise attack, as the United States had not given any indication that it was planning to invade. The United States was motivated by the desire to overthrow the Indonesian government, which was considered to be communist. The invasion was a failure, as the Indonesian government was able to hold on to power. The United States was also criticized for the human rights abuses that took place during the …