Foreign Policy 8 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Why Indonesia will not be Asia’s next giant

Over the past few years, the idea that Indonesia will be the next rising power in Asia has grown in prominence among academics and political and business leaders. But Professor Richard Robison argues that a number of characteristics of the Indonesian state mean that these "great power" aspirations will remain unfulfilled.

Talking Indonesia: the South China Sea

Foreign Policy, Security, Talking Indonesia

The past month has seen rising tensions in the South China Sea. What are the implications of recent developments for Indonesia, and how can it best respond? Will Indonesia's relations with China be affected? Dr Dave McRae speaks to Dr Makmur Keliat, from the University of Indonesia, about these issues and more in the latest Talking Indonesia podcast.

Malcolm Turnbull in Jakarta: the make-up after the break-up

Foreign Policy, Interview

Will Australia see a return to warm relations with Indonesia after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's meeting with President Joko Widodo? Professor Tim Lindsey, director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, spoke to ABC's The Drum, about the prospects for the bilateral relationship.

Thank God he's not Abbott: Indonesia greets Turnbull

Foreign Policy

Malcolm Turnbull’s replacement of Tony Abbott as prime minister of Australia did not make the front pages of any of Indonesia's main papers last week. But as Agus Salim and Tim Mann write, it was clear that Indonesians will not be shedding any tears over Abbott’s downfall.

Is Jokowi turning his back on ASEAN?

Analysis, Foreign Policy

President Joko Widodo is often portrayed as more inward looking than his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. This would seem to be reflected in the Indonesian approach toward ASEAN under Jokowi. But as Dr Avery Poole argues, the reality is more complex.

A Melanesian compromise opens the door for Jakarta-Papua dialogue

Foreign Policy, Human Rights

The Melanesian Spearhead Group’s decision to grant observer status to the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMPB) means that for the first time, West Papuans and Indonesians will be sitting at the same table in an international forum. Dr Richard Chauvel looks at the impact of the move in the final post of his three part series on Papua. Photo by Stefan Armbruster/SBS World News.

Talking Indonesia: foreign policy under Jokowi

Foreign Policy, Talking Indonesia

How does the foreign policy of Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo, differ to that of his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue, among others, with Dr Evi Fitriani, from the University of Indonesia, in the second instalment of Talking Indonesia.

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