On 13 May, ASPI USA hosted a timely webinar on the security relationships between Indonesia, the United States, and Australia. The event explored the evolving foreign policy, security priorities, and economic endeavors of each nation as they experience new and renewed leadership.
This conversation contested that, for Indonesia, there are “red lines” when working with the United States, Australia, and even the PRC. As a non-aligned power, Indonesia plays a balancing role, and whether the US and Australia can play the right cards in cooperating with Jakarta while deterring external aggressors still proves to be a foreign policy dilemma in the region.
Panelists:
Dr. Murphy is a Professor in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, where she directs the Center for Foreign Policy Studies. Her research focuses on Southeast Asian international politics and political change, with a focus on Indonesia.
Dr. Priyandita is a senior analyst in the Cyber, Technology, and Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). His primary research area is in cyber diplomacy and the military applications of emerging technology. He also provides commentary on foreign and defence policy issues in Southeast Asia.
Mehulika Sitepu is an Associate Vice President in the Southeast Asia practice at The Asia Group, where she advises clients on political and regulatory developments across key sectors, including finance, hospitality, and technology. Prior to joining The Asia Group, she was a journalist in Indonesia for nearly a decade, including in a senior role at BBC News.
Moderators:
