What drives Australia-Indonesia relations?

01/30/20 • 32 min

Australia’s relationship with Indonesia is complex, often fluid but sometimes fraught. How do these two nations regard each other, and how can Australia strengthen its ties with its populous neighbour? Veteran Indonesia watcher Prof Richard Robison takes us into the web of contemporary Australia-Indonesia relations. Presented by Ali Moore.

An Asia Institute podcast.

Produced by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.

Music by audionautix.com.

An Asia Institute podcast.

Produced by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.

Music by audionautix.com.

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