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| 1947, May–July |
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| Attempts to carry out the Cheribon Agreement revealed far-reaching differences in its interpretation between Dutch and Indonesian authorities. | 1 |
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| June 26 |
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| Prime Minister Sjahrir resigned, but his successor, Amir Sjarifoeddin, was no more successful in solving the deadlock in the negotiations. Both sides continued to violate the cease-fire agreement, and the republic rejected a Dutch proposal for joint police action against the disruptive Indonesian forces. | 2 |
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| July 20 |
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| The Dutch launched a full-scale offensive in central and eastern Java, making rapid advances. | 3 |
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| Aug. 1 |
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| A resolution of the UN Security Council called for a cease-fire and formed a committee of good offices. Both sides accepted the action but did not strictly observe the cease-fire. | 4 |
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| Dec. 8 |
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| Negotiations between Dutch and Indonesian leaders were resumed under the auspices of the UN Committee of Good Offices. | 5 |
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