Ehud Olmert vs Sukarno

Olmert was elected Mayor of Jerusalem, serving until 2003. He focused on infrastructure development and unifying the city, but faced criticism over handling of Palestinian neighborhoods.

Olmert authorized a military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon following a cross-border raid. The 34-day conflict ended with UN Resolution 1701 but was widely criticized for its conduct and outcomes.

Olmert became Prime Minister after Ariel Sharon suffered a stroke. He led the government until 2009, overseeing the 2006 Lebanon War and continuing peace negotiations with Palestinians.

Olmert was convicted of bribery in the Holyland real estate scandal and sentenced to six years in prison. He served 16 months before being released on parole in 2017, becoming the first Israeli PM to be imprisoned.

Sukarno, with Mohammad Hatta, proclaimed Indonesia's independence from Dutch colonial rule. This declaration sparked the Indonesian National Revolution, a four-year struggle against Dutch reoccupation.

Sukarno hosted the Bandung Conference, bringing together 29 Asian and African nations. The conference promoted non-alignment and anti-colonialism, leading to the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Sukarno dissolved the Constituent Assembly and reinstated the 1945 constitution, establishing 'Guided Democracy'. This centralized power in the presidency, curtailed parliamentary democracy, and increased military influence.

Sukarno launched a policy of 'Konfrontasi' against the formation of Malaysia, which he viewed as a neo-colonial project. This led to a three-year undeclared war involving guerrilla raids and diplomatic tensions with Britain and Malaysia.

An abortive coup by leftist military officers led to a violent anti-communist purge. Sukarno's authority was undermined, and General Suharto gradually seized power, forcing Sukarno to transfer executive authority in 1966 and placing him under house arrest.