This map depicts the United States of Indonesia (also known as the Federation or East Indonesia) in 1961. After the Netherlands took an even more heavy handed approach to regaining control over their colony after the war, the process of independence was even more chaotic. While the Dutch finally realise that holding on to the colony is just way too costly and not economically sustainable, they quickly transfer power to the Federation, with the (unitary) Republic of Indonesia thay had been fighting for independence as a constituent of this federation. This was obviously quite a ridiculous situation.

While all sides were unhappy with that state of affairs, the historical APRA Coup is more succesful. With this coup and with support from several federal and princely states as well as non-intervention by the former colonial power, the Republican representatives in the government are purged. Large parts of the territory were still controlled by pro-Republic forces. A short but fierce struggle leads to two de facto governments emerging: West Indonesia (the Republic, with its capital in Jakarta) and East Indonesia (the Federation, with its capital in Surabaya). The Republic starts to lean towards the eastern bloc for support but remains ideologically non-aligned. The Federation is seen as a remnant of colonialism by parts of the population and its government is increasingly unpopular. The low intensity armed struggle to unify Indonesia under the Republic is ongoing and depicted in this map.

Please keep in mind that this is 100% a fictional map. While it incorporates elements from actual history it remains pure speculation.

OC by @jjpamsterdam@feddit.org