Boosting Indonesia–Australia economic relations

The future of Indonesia–Australia economic relations will see an intersection of various interests, including government, business communities, and intellectuals from Indonesia and Australia.

Indonesia needs help to fight COVID-19

As millions of Australians emerge from lockdowns to curb a relatively minor surge in Covid-19, Canberra should spare a thought for the much greater crisis unfolding in Indonesia.

The grim outlook for Indonesia

Indonesian leaders initially ignored or dismissed the threat of coronavirus to their country, but the lack of testing, health care and social measures in the country has allowed the virus to take hold, with potentially devastating results.

Assessing Indonesian-Australian economic ties

Indonesia is widely covered in the Australian press – mainly about the three B’s – boats, beef and Bali, but there is much more to our economic relationship than  illegal immigration, live cattle exports and drug smuggling cases.

Jokowi’s visit shows the power of personal diplomacy

There always will be ample scope for conflict in Australia–Indonesia relations, due to different political and cultural priorities, but when conflict does arise, the ability of leaders to talk frankly and limit the fallout can prove pivotal.

What Indonesia’s rise means for Australia

While attention in the region continues to focus on China, Indonesia’s growing economic and military power also creates both threats and opportunities for Australia.

Indonesia’s expanding horizons pose a question for Australia

Indonesia’s accelerating economic prosperity will see the country poised to take a leading role in the Indo-Pacific region. It’s time for Australia to refocus its Indonesia priorities.