Why is the US trying to promote a colour revolution in Indonesia

Why is the US trying to promote a ‘colour revolution’ in Indonesia? The latest U.S. funded protests in Indonesia are shaking the political scene in the country, which sets up a difficult geopolitical scene for India and China. From Washington’s perspective, the importance of ensuring a pliant government is installed in Indonesia cannot be understated: ◾️ With U.S. military chiefs openly discussing war with China in the near future, the region must be populated with client states that can aid and abet that world-threatening effort. ◾️ Furthermore, one of China’s main trade arteries — the Malacca Strait — is situated right next to Indonesia. Control over this crucial chokepoint is essential for any strategic calculus in the region. ◾️ With the new government installed, the U.S would also get Indonesia’s Sabang port, once jointly developed with India as a strategic asset. Should this happen, the U.S. would gain significant leverage over the Malacca Strait, giving it the ability to ... Source: Gaganauts of Geopolitics