A more careful examination of his views and habits would have left them disabused of that notion. The future of the internet will be shaped in countries likeIndonesia, which has some of the worlds most active social media users, and the internetwill also shape the future of Indonesia. Ben Bland is Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute. In early 2020, as the economy showed signs of weakness while still chugging along at 5 per cent growth, Jokowi asked his ambassadors to put "70-80 per cent" of their focus on economic diplomacy. The pandemic has exerted a heavy toll on theregions economies and health systems, taking several hundred thousand lives. A whirlwind of online diplomatic speed-dating doesnt allow the impromptu conversations where real business is done. Explore the benefits included in your subscription. Crisis of government adds to the burden of history and the challenge of nation-building. He is more interested in attracting financial assistanceand China has not disappointed as it is now financing many infrastructure projects. Bens position was supported by the Lowy Institutes Engaging Asia Project, which was established with the financial support of the Australian Government. Stay informed with the latest commentary and analysis on international events from experts at the Lowy Institute and around the world. 25. ), and just sounds absolutely terrible. 39. Sometimes he gels with his counterparts and ignores his formal talking points, and at other times he reads out speeches in robotic fashion. 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Bland highlights many of Jokowis actions which have undermined Indonesias already flawed democracy notably, diluting the nations anti-corruption agency, creating his own family political dynasty, and his appeasement of conservative Islam and intolerance and of violence towards religious minorities and the LGBT community. Be the first to receive the Lowy Institutes latest research, podcasts and information on upcoming events. Watch the full interview for insights on how industry thinks about deglobalization, the U.S.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine, and much more. The expansion of the Indonesian middleclass will offer many opportunities for British companies willing to navigate the sometimes complicated but often rewarding business scene in Indonesia. While ASEAN is often seen by outsiders as a forum for tackling geopolitical challenges,Southeast Asian governments are much more focused on domestic problems and howASEAN can help them resolve these. Thisshould be supported by deepening the UKs strategic conversations and cooperation onSoutheast Asia with other important partners such as the US, Australia, the EU and Japan. Securing Dialogue Partner statuswith the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) provides a great platform on whichto build these linkages. Before joining the Lowy Institute, I was a correspondent for the Financial Times for a decade,with postings in Jakarta, Hanoi and Hong Kong. However, as he approached his debut on the international political stage at the East Asia Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, his foreign policy advisers were eager for him to make a splash. He previously spent a decade as a correspondent for the Financial Times in Asia, with postings in Jakarta, Hanoi, and Hong Kong. 9. Watch the full interview for insights on how industry thinks about deglobalization, the U.S.-China rivalry, the war in Ukraine, and much more. The rising middle classes across the region willgenerate strong demand for the products and services that Britains diverse corporate sectorprovides. WebThe Bent Ears, Del Norte, Colorado. President Joko Widodo had nothing to gain domestically in calling a special summit. Indonesia is the most populous nation in Southeast Asia, a G20 economy, the worlds thirdbiggest democracy and the worlds biggest Muslim-majority nation. AP. As well as understanding the opportunities, the British government needs to be clear-eyedabout the risks in Southeast Asia, where there are few truly like-minded nations. The panelists included Anne Richards, CEO of Fidelity International; Carmine Di Sibio, CEO of Ernst & Young; Mathias Miedreich, CEO of Umicore; and Lubna S. Olayan, chair of the executive committee of Olayan Financing Company. And what happens if the United States and China continue down a path of decoupling? It is an easy mistake to make. He is a partner at a newly-founded innovation practice, Loopers. WhereASEAN differs is that its Jakarta-based secretariat is deliberately deprived of resources andpower, to ensure that authority and sovereignty resides in national capitals. 44. He is a partner at a newly-founded innovation practice, Loopers. Delivered Thursday. benbland.substack.com. A monthly digest of the top articles read by FP subscribers. We can now increasingly celebrate the difference and diversity in our backgrounds rather than having to hide them. The UK has a broadlypositive reputation in Indonesia, which is a good starting point. I was brought up in the Coptic Orthodox faith one of the oldest Christian denominations in the world and that link to my heritage continues to this day when I attend services that are conducted in a combination of English, Arabic and Coptic. Not everyone was sure whether she was worth it though, National park that inspired Avatar has 'floating' mountains and towering cliffs, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province, China, was the inspiration behind Pandora's floating Hallelujah Mountains with its column-like cliffs and glass walkway, Sexpert shares top five sex trends to watch out for in 2023 like praise kinks. The Neoco Toolkit & Playbook is a collection of pathways to brighter business, built during lockdown by Ben Bland and partners. Delivered Monday-Friday. He wrote: "Its been a while but due to huge, unprecedented, overwhelming public demand* Ill be back in the chair tomorrow (Friday) on @bbcnews channel/@bbctwo from 0900GMT & BBC World News from 1000GMT. More information on Neoco can be found here:https://neoco.io/, Ben Bland is a leader within the digital industries, spearheading developments in online marketing and e-commerce, digital strategy, and wider tech startup consulting & entrepreneurship. The Interpreter features in-depth analysis & expert commentary on the latest international events, published daily by the Lowy Institute, Copyright 2023 Early in Joko Widodos presidency, Chinas assertive behaviour in the South China Sea presented him with one of his first major foreign policy challenges. Facebook. He continued: Every name tells a story and I want mine to give a more complete picture of who I am. signing one with Australia in early 2020 after years of arduous negotiations. Has Joko Widodos Power Peaked in Indonesia? Keep up with the world without stopping yours. Irans Protests Are Nowhere Near Revolutionary, Washington Might Let South Korea Have the Bomb. We are the Bent Ears! But to my mind, the clear message from Blands text is that optimists will be far more disappointed than the pessimists. Xi Jinping had torn up former paramount leader Deng Xiaopings advice that China should "hide its strength and bide its time". The two also discussed climate cooperation with China, the road to COP28, and much else. Ben has a twenty-year career split between London and Belfast, working within agencies, small-to-medium size businesses, NGOs, and as a freelancer. They decided on the blandest name possible literally to ensure their survival. Captioning the snap, Ben explained that he would be back on BBC World News after not appearing on the programme for some time. If the UK government is serious about competing with China, it has endless avenues to workwith both governments and civil society in Southeast Asia to demonstrate the benefits ofengaging with democracies that respect human rights, value environmental protections andembrace transparency and openness. Given its deep multilateral experience and P5 status at the UN, the UK can also be a usefulpartner for Southeast Asian nations as they seek to raise their influence in important buttroubled global organisations such as the World Trade Organization and World HealthOrganization. No British Prime Minister has visited Jakarta sinceDavid Cameron in 2015, although Indonesian President Joko Widodo came to London in2016. Am a bit concerned that my abuse meter will rise now though.. There are no quick and easy wins when it comes to engaging with ASEAN, which can belaborious and bureaucratic, like many other regional and multilateral organisations. 6. 16. Man of Contradictions hits the shelves at last Jokowi needs a strategy, History repeating in Southeast Asia, and Why Hong Kong will fight on, National security in Hong Kong, panda shruggers vs panda sluggers in India, Malaysia goes after migrants (and the media), and ASEAN tries something new, "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds", Welcome to Bundle of Contradictions by me, Ben Bland. Language, diplomacy and law (in lockdown) The UK's Indo-Pacific Tilt, mutual (mis)understanding between Australia and Indonesia, and what Franz Kafka tells us about Hong Kong's legal system. Sep 17, 2021. As Bland argues, the rise of Jokowi to the presidency of Indonesia is a testimony to the countrys democracy, and its free and fair elections. Beyond traditional areas of civil society focus such as the environment, law reform, genderequality and media freedom, the UK should be more active in promoting digital rights anddigital literacy in Indonesia. 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