Introduction
As India seeks to augment its eastern engagement as part of its ‘Act East’ policy, Indonesia is a natural ally to be sought for the cause by virtue of its geographical location, size and leadership role in ASEAN. It is a prospect that has been flagged by discerning commentators in the past. Indonesia has been considered as a ‘Breakout’ nation that will become the seventh largest economy in the world by 2030 . It is also a nation that has, in recent years, been more robust in its strategic manoeuvring and engagement with the world. It is not a coincidence that President Xi Jinping announced his vision of a 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) in October 2013 during his first visit to Indonesia.Read More…
