Unlikely allies? Australia, Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers

Beeson, M; Bloomfield, A; Wicaksana, W

Unlikely allies? Australia, Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers

Beeson, M

Bloomfield, A Wicaksana, W

Permalink

Publisher:: Informa UK Limited
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Asian Security, 2021, 17, (2), pp. 178-194
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

Closed Access

	Filename	Description	Size
	Unlikely allies Australia Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers.pdf	Published version	709.14 kB	Adobe PDF	View/Open

Copyright Clearance Process

Recently Added
In Progress
Closed Access

This item is closed access and not available.

Full metadata record

Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Beeson, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8659-262X
dc.contributor.author	Bloomfield, A
dc.contributor.author	Wicaksana, W
dc.date.accessioned	2022-05-23T02:07:06Z
dc.date.available	2022-05-23T02:07:06Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Asian Security, 2021, 17, (2), pp. 178-194
dc.identifier.issn	1479-9855
dc.identifier.issn	1555-2764
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/157621
dc.description.abstract	Australia and Indonesia are two very different countries with little in common other than geography. Their distinctive histories, cultures and identities have meant that the bilateral relationship has often been difficult and characterized by frequent misunderstandings and uncertainty. As close neighbors, however, they have had little option other than to try to make the best of their historical circumstances. This paper analyses the different strategic cultures, policies and perspectives that have emerged in both countries. We argue that despite their differences, the current international order offers an opportunity for “middle powers” to play a more prominent role–if they can recognize their mutual interests and potential as members of a region of growing international importance.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Informa UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartof	Asian Security
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/14799855.2020.1846525
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1605 Policy and Administration, 1606 Political Science
dc.title	Unlikely allies? Australia, Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	17
utslib.for	1605 Policy and Administration
utslib.for	1606 Political Science
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (International)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (International)/Australia-China Relations Institute
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-05-23T02:07:05Z
pubs.issue	2
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	17
utslib.citation.issue	2

Abstract:

Australia and Indonesia are two very different countries with little in common other than geography. Their distinctive histories, cultures and identities have meant that the bilateral relationship has often been difficult and characterized by frequent misunderstandings and uncertainty. As close neighbors, however, they have had little option other than to try to make the best of their historical circumstances. This paper analyses the different strategic cultures, policies and perspectives that have emerged in both countries. We argue that despite their differences, the current international order offers an opportunity for “middle powers” to play a more prominent role–if they can recognize their mutual interests and potential as members of a region of growing international importance.

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:

http://hdl.handle.net/10453/157621