Silent PartnerIndonesian Studies, Australia

and the Asia Century

Tim LindseyDirector, Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam & Society,

University of MelbourneChair, Australia Indonesia Institute

1998 - 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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