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Silent Partner Indonesian Studies, Australia and the Asia Century

Silent Partner Indonesian Studies, Australia and the Asia Century . Tim Lindsey Director, Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam & Society, University of Melbourne Chair, Australia Indonesia Institute. 1998 - Reformasi & democratisation. Indonesia. 240 million +

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Silent Partner Indonesian Studies, Australia and the Asia Century

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  1. Silent PartnerIndonesian Studies, Australia and the Asia Century Tim LindseyDirector, Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam & Society, University of MelbourneChair, Australia Indonesia Institute

  2. 1998 - Reformasi & democratisation

  3. Indonesia • 240 million + • Fourth largest population overall • 17,400 islands + • Equivalent distance: Moscow to London • Controls vital sea lanes • Largest Muslim society • More Muslims than the Middle East • More Christians than entire population of Australia • Third largest democracy • Economy booming • 6 to 7 %, even with low foreign investment • GDP bigger than Australia • In top 5 economies by 2050

  4. “Too many of my friends in Australia and their kids still think in terms of a European or American connection, but the reality is that Asia will have a hugely more significant impact on Australia and Australia needs to understand it and adapt.” James Wolfensohn, World Bank

  5. Terima kasih

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