Indonesia, ASEAN, and The Crisis of Globalisation

You are warmly invited to join us in person for this free, catered public discussion and networking opportunity,

As US tariffs and the broader weakening of the multilateral trading system impact East Asia’s economic security, ASEAN-centred forums are emerging as key platforms for coordinating regional responses to address the immediate impacts of US protectionism. Beyond tackling new short-term challenges, how can Southeast Asia take leadership in building coalitions to reaffirm a regional consensus on free and open trade and investment, and incorporate emerging issues like climate change and AI into the regional integration agenda?

This conversation brings together Professor Mari Elka Pangestu, Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for International Trade, and Dr Chatib Basri, member of the Indonesian National Economic Council, to assess how the crisis of globalisation is being seen from Southeast Asia, and how Australia can be a valuable partner to Indonesia in its efforts to drive a regional response through ASEAN-based platforms such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The event will be chaired by Emeritus Professor Peter Drysdale.

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:30pm - 2:30pm AEST
Lotus Hall Auditorium Theatre, Australian Centre on China in the World, ANU Campus
Building 188, Fellows La, Canberra ACT

This event is hosted by the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) and co-hosted by ANU Indonesia Project. EABER is an organisation based out of the Australian National University for high-quality economic research focusing on issues facing the economies of East Asia.

This is an in-person event only with limited seat availability. A light refreshments will be served from 12:30pm - 1:00pm.

If you require accessibility accommodations or a visitor Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan please contact the ANU Indonesia Project at Indonesia.Project@anu.edu.au.