Addressing gaps in Indonesia’s engagement in the Indian Ocean

By Aristyo Rizka Darmawan

Key Messages:

The Indian Ocean holds undeniable significance for
Indonesia’s future yet Jakarta’s engagement in the region
has been lacking in strength, consistency, and coherence.

To enhance and sustain its engagement in this region,
Indonesia should establish an Indian Ocean-focussed
coordinating mechanism.

Given Indonesia’s position as strategic fulcrum between
Indian and Pacific Oceans, Australia should support
these goals.