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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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