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
Reformasi & democratisation
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
“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
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