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Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific: Opportunities and Challenges for Middle Power Diplomacy

July 11, 2013

Santo Darmosumarto

The ascendance of the “middle powers” Korea, Indonesia, and Australia presents an opportunity
to address some of Asia’s most pressing issues from a slightly different perspective. But does Indonesia see itself as a “middle power”? As the world’s attention increasingly shifts to the Asia-Pacific, it is only natural that the largest Southeast Asian nation would stand out among the others. With positive developments happening at home, Indonesia has demonstrated a genuine desire to become a more influential player in the region and beyond.

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