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Think Tank ASPI Marks 25 Years of Shaping Australia's National Security Policy

Celebrating a quarter century of influence, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) was launched with a rare show of bipartisan unity, backed by both the Coalition and Labor parties. Founded 25 years ago with a bold vision of independence, ASPI was set free to challenge conventional thinking and shape Australia's national security policy.

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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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