Indonesia in the New World: Globalisation, Nationalism and Sovereignty

by Arianto A. Patunru (Editor), Mari Pangestu (Editor), M Chatib Basri (Editor)

Globalisation is more complex than ever. The effects of the global financial crisis and increased inequality have spurred anti-globalisation sentiment in many countries and encouraged the adoption of populist and inward-looking policies. This has led to some surprising Duterte, Brexit and Trump, to name a few. In Indonesia, the disappointment with globalisation has led to rising protectionism, a rejection of foreign interference in the name of nationalism, and economic policies dominated by calls for self-sufficiency. Meanwhile, human trafficking and the abuse of migrant workers show the dark side of globalisation.

In this volume, leading experts explore key issues around globalisation, nationalism and sovereignty in Indonesia. Topics include the history of Indonesia’s engagement with the world, Indonesia’s stance on the South China Sea and the re-emergence of nationalism. The book also examines the impact of globalisation on poverty and inequality, labour markets and people, especially women.

336 pages, Paperback

Published May 30, 2018

Reviews

[Larry]

Good collection of essays on a myriad of topics regarding Indonesia (published in 2017) though some of the essays may contain somewhat self-contradictory conclusions regarding liberalisation/protectionism with regards to the Indonesian economy.
Authors demonstrate a strong understanding of Indonesian society as well as the inner workings of its political system, with the astute use of original texts/speeches in Indonesian to illustrate their points.

[Ravindra Airlangga]

Provides insight into the role Indonesia plays in light of globalization.