Trump's Jerusalem move: What's behind it?

US President Donald Trump holds up a signed memorandum in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA 06 December 2017.

US President Donald Trump holds up a signed memorandum in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA 06 December 2017. Source: AAP Image/EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

Related to US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, SBS Radio's correspondent speaks to Patrice Lumumba MA, as an international relations critic from Hasanuddin University in Makassar, South Sulawesi.


What are the consequences of this move?

Does Donald Trump's personal character affect this decision?

Has Indonesian government given the right response?


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