PM Albanese with Chinese Premier Li Qiang
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Australia’s foreign policy is not simply about containing China
Professor Rory Medcalf talks about how Australia can support the conditions for regional prosperity and peace through the balancing of deterrence, diplomacy and development.
  • China
  • Taiwan
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
  • Australia
  • Foreign policy
  • Pacific
  • Indonesia
The National Security Podcast
28 Aug 2025

Indonesia’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific and beyond

In this episode, Natalie Sambhi and Yohanes Sulaiman join David Andrews to explore Indonesia's evolving role as a strategic actor in the Indo-Pacific and its relationship with major players in the region. 

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Attendees at the 'Cross currents' book launch. Rory Medcalf, David Brewster, Sarah Storey and Sam Bashfield with representative from India, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
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NSC launches 'Cross currents' – a new book on Indian Ocean geopolitics
On Thursday 13 February, the ANU National Security College (NSC) launched 'Cross currents: the new geopolitics of the Indian Ocean' – the first publication from the National Security College Press.
  • Indian Ocean
  • Maritime
  • Navy
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Indonesia
  • China
  • Diplomacy
  • Geopolitics and Regionalism
Flags of Indonesia, Australia and France on a table
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Tue, 19 Nov 2024

Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo: implications for Australia and France

This webinar explored how Indonesia’s foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto may impact Australia and France.
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The National Security Podcast
20 Feb 2025
The National Security Podcast

BRICS and the global order: shifting tides or a club of convenience?

In this episode, Flavia Zimmermann and Fitriani join David Andrews to explore the evolving role of BRICS, its effectiveness, and its potential influence on global governance and power dynamics.

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Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment conduct mechanised training alongside soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces during Exercise Wirra Jaya in Purworejo, Indonesia.
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David M. Andrews responds to “United front: Australia needs a military alliance with Indonesia” by Sam Roggeveen
David Andrews explains why the model of the Australia-Indonesia military alliance proposed by Sam Roggeveen is not a realistic one.
  • Indonesia
  • Alliances
  • Defence
  • Military
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China Inc. and Indonesia’s technology future
Dirk van der Kley, Benjamin Herscovitch and Gatra Priyandita discuss the technology future for Indonesia, China and the Quad.
  • digital
  • Technology
  • Quad
  • China
  • Indonesia
Rizal Sukma and Phillips Vermonte with Professor Rory Medcalf
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NSC hosts Indonesian policy experts
NSC hosted a roundtable with eminent Indonesian policy thinkers Dr Rizal Sukma and Dr Phillips Vermonte.
  • Indonesia
  • Foreign policy
  • strategic competition
  • Indo-Pacific
The National Security Podcast
08 Feb 2024
The National Security Podcast

Election watch 2024: what makes Indonesian democracy unique?

In this episode, Natalie Sambhi and Gary Quinlan join Rory Medcalf to discuss the upcoming Indonesian elections, and how the outcome might impact bilateral ties with Australia and security in the region.

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Australia and Indonesia deal won't bind nations in war
David Andrews interview | AAP

Australia and Indonesia strike landmark security treaty
David Andrews interview | ABC News

Sabah’s borders: Indonesia joins Malaysia-Philippines dispute
Sue Thompson | Lowy Institute

The Jakarta Treaty, “common security”, and international law
Danielle Ireland-Piper and David Andrews | ANZSIL