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Two people, one Australian and one Indonesian, engaged in conversation at a meeting table overlooking a calm harbor.

ASPI Forges Australia-Indonesia Ties Through Sustained Dialogue

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong's bold declaration that Indonesia is Australia's most crucial partner underscores the significance of their relationship - one that has ebbed and flowed over 25 years, with ASPI playing a pivotal role in nurturing dialogue and understanding between the two nations. Through sustained engagement, ASPI has helped keep the lines of communication open, even in tough times, and encouraged Australian policymakers to see Indonesia as a valued partner.

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Soldiers in uniform stand near military vehicles with lush greenery in the background.

Indonesia's Military Shifts Inward, Testing Australia Defense Pact

Indonesia is shaking up its military strategy, ramping up domestic defenses and putting its Australia defense pact to the test. With plans to establish 750 new territorial development battalions, the country is signaling a significant shift inward.

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