This chapter applies the new balance of alignment model developed in the book to the case of the so-called Indonesia-China “axis” during the Cold War under President Sukarno and the period previously known as "Guided Democracy". The case is assessed within the context of the country’s overall foreign policy approach sometimes characterized in the contemporary context by policymakers as variations of a so-called free and active foreign policy or bebas-aktif. The chapter proceeds in three sections. The first section explores the evolving shape of adjustments in alignment during this period, delving into the specific indicators and metrics set out in the introduction with the use of original interviews conducted by the author as well as primary and secondary sources. The second section then explores the explanations for adjustments in alignment, arguing that the balance of alignment model offers a good explanation for the case in question and a better one than balance of power, which is the competing approach examined in the book. The third and final section then briefly summarizes the chapter findings.