We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "I am on the famous red sofa. Watch FPs Ravi Agrawal in conversation with two of the contributors to the magazines cover story, Anne-Marie Slaughter and retired Gen. David Petraeus, as they reflect on whats surprised themand how to prevent future wars. Athletic, trim, and ears that you just want to grab as he goes down on your thick, uncut In just nine years he went from small town businessman to Indonesian President.AP. bend (one's) ear. To talk to someone for a long time, usually causing the listener to become bored or annoyed. In Myanmar, the juntais struggling to govern the country, despite being in nominal control, and the spectre of anescalating multi-front conflict looms large. Am a bit concerned that my abuse meter will rise now though.. Has Joko Widodos Power Peaked in Indonesia? On his website, he wrote: In recent months, I have received quite a few messages on social media some pleasant, some hostile intended for another journalist with exactly the same name as mine: Ben Bland. Ben's creative industry experience includes working with dozens of local startups, agencies and industry Although most of the challenges facing Southeast Asia are domestic, the region also risksdestabilisation because of external factors, chiefly the growing rivalry between the US andChina. People-to-people linksare the foundation stone of the most successful bilateral relationships. The FCDO could learn from how Australias Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade hashelped the development of a broad network of non-governmental partners that fosterrelations with Southeast Asia (including the Lowy Institute, where the Southeast AsiaProgram is supported by several Australian government grants). Officials from other south-east Asian nations have subsequently noted that, under Jokowis leadership, Indonesia has taken a less active role in regional forums. He has cancelled several foreign trips at late notice because of domestic political difficulties and, when he does go overseas, he can be a temperamental traveller. Many analysts had expected great things from the Indonesian economy. Both the Chinese Communist Party and the Hong Kong democracy movement are settling in for a long and painful struggle. Both countries have much to gain on thisfront. But the UK has much to offer as a partner and an important roleto play, alongside others, in helping Southeast Asia to overcome the challenges that it faces. It mostly consists of photographs of him glad-handing world leaders. The first challenge, which the Foreign Secretary has started to address, is to increase highlevelpolitical engagement with Indonesia. After emerging relatively unscathed from the first global wave of COVID-19, Southeast Asiais now bearing the brunt of the Delta variant. Lowy Institute. Im in Salford, with me Naga, Jon, Mike. Jokowi, pictured with his wife, Iriana, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, is interested in attracting investment and that has shaped his relationship with Beijing.AP. 2 global climate envoy, joined FP editor in chiefRavi Agrawal to discuss Washingtons climate policy, and how it is being seen around the world. He chose a foreign minister, Retno Marsudi, who had a lower profile than her SBY-era predecessors. Absolutely dire. Securing Dialogue Partner statuswith the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) provides a great platform on whichto build these linkages. Foreign governments have repeatedly placed far too much hope in Jokowis ability to step up in the global arena. The President took a similar scatter-gun approach to the maritime disputes that have increasingly troubled Indonesia. But Southeast Asiangovernments are determined to try to capitalise on US-China competition by securing moreeconomic concessions from both sides. Neoco includes over 240 tools, 50 published guides, 16 case studies and much more. A monthly digest of the top articles read by FP subscribers. Ben Bland is a research fellow at the Lowy Institute and the author of Generation HK: Seeking Identity in Chinas Shadow and the forthcoming Man of Contradictions: Joko Widodo and the Struggle to Remake Indonesia. One-stop digest of politics, economics, and culture. I hope you can join us. A British citizen, I am an expert on Southeast Asian politics, and have been working in orstudying the region for 20 years. Biographers often try to paint psychological pictures of leaders based on their time in office. Bending over should not cause any ear pressure or pain. Ben Bland is a local internet celebrity who shows us how to make a grand and flowery dinner table decoration. The FCDO should consider supporting universities, think-tanks and other groups that canhelp generate interest in, understanding of and contact with Southeast Asia. 16. "Good to see you back in the big chair, behind the big black desk!" We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. (As if talking so much that the other person's ear is moved back.) He continued: Every name tells a story and I want mine to give a more complete picture of who I am. Jokowi, however, has no time for great-power politics. Rather thanjust staffing up capital cities, there is also a need to have more personnel who can travelaround these sprawling and diverse countries, where local governments often have moresway than national governments. The UK will get more out of Dialogue Partner status if ituses it to help the region tackle such issues, including pandemic recovery, boostingeconomic growth and mitigating climate change. In a later video, Ben told the camera: "Well, here is one last clue. In terms of financial resources, the UK should look to maintain or increase its developmentspending in Southeast Asia, despite overall budget cuts and the fact that more SoutheastAsian states are now classed as middle-income countries. Evening roundup with our editors favorite stories of the day. Lowy Institute, Screen time in Palu, Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia (Basri Marzuki/NurPhoto via Getty Images). To quickly boost its capabilities in Southeast Asia, the FCDO should consider moreexperienced hires from outside government, both in London and on post. Working with governments can secure the UKsshort-term interests but the UK also needs to do what it can to help promote its values inthe region and deepen ties with the people of Southeast Asia. Influencer shows off booty workout as fans troll her for 'uncomfortable' outfit, Mum-of-three Tammy Hembrow shared a clip of her leg day on Instagram where followers couldn't help but notice what she was wearing for the gruelling booty workout. 25. cookies Despite good relations between ASEAN member-states, domestic politics remain unstable incertain key countries and there are pockets of turbulence elsewhere. Copy link. As a child I would downplay all of that, trying to fit in and not wanting to seem in any way different. Before joining the Lowy Institute, I was a correspondent for the Financial Times for a decade,with postings in Jakarta, Hanoi and Hong Kong. My mothers side of the family is Sudanese-Egyptian and I grew up speaking fluent Arabic alongside English, even though I was born in the UK. 374 likes. Indeed, rather than rising to the challenge Jokowi has struggled under the immense pressure. Most of the "five pillars" of the fulcrum were about domestic policy and the economy: promoting the fishing industry, building maritime infrastructure and defending Indonesias sovereignty at a time of intensifying territorial disputes. I have a longstanding interest in Indonesia, having lived inJakarta, studied Indonesian and built relationships with key players across the political andbusiness communities. He has no strong sense of where he wants Indonesia to go. The two also discussed climate cooperation with China, the road to COP28, and much else. Ben has a twenty-year career split between London and Belfast, working within agencies, small-to-medium size businesses, NGOs, and as a freelancer. Keen to coax Jokowi into taking action, one adviser made the case in terms that the President might accept more readily. Authoritarian government, which has long been the norm in Southeast Asia, has provenremarkably resilient. He wrote: "Its been a while but due to huge, unprecedented, overwhelming public demand* Ill be back in the chair tomorrow (Friday) on @bbcnews channel/@bbctwo from 0900GMT & BBC World News from 1000GMT. Whats the bid for this rarest of Bugattis? Written evidenceby Ben Bland,Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute, was submittedto the United Kingdom Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee in September 2021 and has recently been published. 374 likes. BBC journalist Ben Bland changes name to Boulos to celebrate Fig. Ben Bland is the director of the Southeast Asia program at the Lowy Institute. 35. For Future Tuesdays Ben Bland presented his Future Screens NI Rewriting the Narrative funded project Neoco: Tools & Patterns for Progressive Operations. The occasional signs of assertion in the South China Sea and on other issues have not been matched by sustained efforts to work more closely with neighbours in pushing back against pressure from Beijing. It is not a substitute for much-needed economic reforms or a consistent trade policy, but it has no doubt helped the country maintain a decent flow of foreign investment and lending, allowing it to sustain growth and cover the annual budget deficits. 13. When it comes to winning trust,understanding nuances and getting down to brass tacks, there is no better tool thanspeaking the local language. The lack of a concerted and comprehensive global and regional response to the pandemicalso bodes ill for another intractable collective action problem facing Southeast Asia: climatechange. The region is one of the worlds most exposed to global warming and rising sealevels because of the location of major capital cities, food and industrial production centresin low-lying delta and coastal areas. Development cooperation isa vital tool of statecraft for the UK and, even in the middle-income countries such asIndonesia and the Philippines, there is no shortage of problems that the UK can help totackle. If Jokowi wants friends with benefits what economists would call mercantilism he has no real plan to win them over, beyond his personal charm and a rotating cast of supporting officials. As Bland argues, the rise of Jokowi to the presidency of Indonesia is a testimony to the countrys democracy, and its free and fair elections. 28. Written evidence by Ben Bland, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute, was submitted to the United Kingdom Parliaments Foreign Affairs Committee in September 2021 and has recently been published. Has Joko Widodos Power Peaked in Indonesia? A whirlwind of online diplomatic speed-dating doesnt allow the impromptu conversations where real business is done. The UK, therefore, needsto leverage its existing capital if it is to keep pace with rivals and, hopefully, become a moreimportant partner for the region. We can now increasingly celebrate the difference and diversity in our backgrounds rather than having to hide them. Securing ASEAN Dialogue Partner status is a great opportunity to build on the UKs existingstrengths as a partner for Southeast Asian nations. Boulos explained that while he is proud of the British side of his family, having the surname Bland made people fairly assume he is as British as they come, and he felt like half of his identity was being masked. Since then, Ben has been eagerly posting selfies to his socials posing outside various BBC studios - a sharp contrast from a throwback snap he posted on his first day on the job. Although the UK government is looking to deepen its engagement across the Indo-Pacific, itcannot possibly hope to make a difference in all parts of such a large region, whichencompasses billions of people across two oceans. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. His responses were ineffective, targeted at maximising media attention rather than achieving concrete results. But to my mind, the clear message from Blands text is that optimists will be far more disappointed than the pessimists. Jokowi did mention the need for "maritime diplomacy" and international co-operation to reduce the risk of conflict in the South China Sea and beyond. 26. personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to As the path to the Indonesian presidency had opened in 2013 and 2014, Jokowi showed little interest in foreign policy beyond a knack for charming the international correspondents and investors that he believed could boost his image and promote economic growth. Values and interests are oftenin conflict but, if development cooperation is done carefully and thoughtfully, it is possible to walk and chew gum. Malaysia lacks a stablegoverning coalition. BBC Breakfast business correspondent Ben Boulos - best known for appearing alongside hosts like Naga Munchetty, Dan Walker and Sally Nugent - announced the news on social media, Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. Download the new FP mobile app to read anytime, anywhere. The UK should also use Dialogue Partner status as a platform to deepen its strategicconversations and practical cooperation with other Dialogue Partners that share Britainsobjectives and values, chiefly the US, Australia, Japan, South Korea, as well as the EU and itsmost influential members-states France and Germany. Facebook. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Jokowis ad hoc leadership style exacerbates the weaknesses of Indonesian foreign policy. WebThe Bent Ears, Del Norte, Colorado. I focused on Southeast Asia during myundergraduate History degree at the University of Cambridge and have an MA in SoutheastAsian Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. As he concludes briefly, there are indeed limits on what is possible in Indonesia. 15. 3. By Ben Bland. An interesting regional precedent is set by the decision to stop the junta leader attending upcoming summit meetings. Remember the adage that generals always fight the last war? 29. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jokowis foreign policy has always been unpredictable, seesawing between nationalism and globalism. Indonesia has the presidency of the G20 in 2022 and, more broadly, it is keen toplay a bigger role in global institutions, many of which have withered on the vine in recentyears. Donald Trump had responded with a chaotic "America First" approach that, on one hand, meant more bullying and cajoling from Washington but, on the other, raised the fear of American abandonment. 14. WebThe Bent Ears, Del Norte, Colorado. Help using this website - Accessibility statement. You can see more of Ben Bland on Youtube by just Published daily by the 22. I still speak and understand Arabic conversationally, although I have never learned to read and write the language (it remains an ambition to be tackled sometime). 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He cheekily added: "(*creative licence may have been used in this description)". And a study by the London-based Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases from March estimated that as few as 2% of Indonesias coronavirus infections have been reported. Just days after the new President gave the maritime fulcrum speech, he divulged his real feelings about foreign policy on the flight back to Jakarta. The presenter looked dapper as ever in a navy-blue suit with a purple tie and crisp white shirt. 7. President Joko Widodo had nothing to gain domestically in calling a special summit. He was taking an ever more muscular approach, with the goal of building a hegemonic position for Beijing in the region. His decision was sparked by constant confusion between him and a former Financial Times journalist in Australia called Benjamin Bland, with Boulos often receiving messages intended for the other Mr Bland. 5. Indonesia, sadly, is littleknown in the UK. 10. Many say the Woman, Life, Freedom movement will threaten the regime this year. 20. Luhut would become an ever more regular presence on Jokowis foreign trips. She can't read an autocue, has no facial expressions, speaks in a monotone (obviously listens to Andy Murray a lot! He wrote: Changing my name is something I have thought about before, on-and-off, for another reason: my name hides aspects of my identity that are important to me but not immediately obvious to others. Jokowi was referring to the founding principle of Indonesias engagement with the world, that it should be "free and active", or bebas dan aktif. Twitter. Myanmars democratically elected government was ousted in a coupearlier this year. ar, and how can we apply those lessons to make sure we dont sleepwalk into yet another war? Download the FP mobile app to read anytime, anywhere. Explore the benefits included in your subscription. Surely that should humble us a bit?, The long shadow of Iraq and its lessons today, Butts the changing shape of beauty standards. As the Egyptian economy falters, Sisi is turning to the Chinese government for support. 30. WebHe is the author of Man of Contradictions: Joko Widodo and the Struggle to Remake Indonesia (Penguin Random House, 2020), the first English language political biography Now outside the EU, the UK needs to find new markets for its goods and services andnew investment destinations. He was also implicitly criticising the approach of his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who adopted a policy of "a thousand friends and no enemies" or "a million friends and no enemies", depending on how affable he was feeling. He is a partner at a newly-founded innovation practice, Loopers. Sep 17, 2021. WebView the profiles of professionals named "Ben Bland" on LinkedIn. Blands book makes a major contribution to our understanding of Indonesia, as well as Jokowi, the main subject. That is the best way to ensure that Britain becomes more influential andcapitalises on its existing reputation and connections in the region. Economic diplomacy: Borders, barriers and obstacles, For real peace, Afghanistan needs a Plan B, Economic diplomacy: Indonesia trade, ASIO business & deglobalisation, Indonesia considers trade options post TPP. But it was, like so many political speeches, heavy on buzzwords, thin on policy and designed to be all things to all people. someone else chipped in. Indeed, the Indonesian economy has been trundling along with a growth rate of 56%, about half that of countries such as China and Japan in their high-growth periods. Many Indonesian NGOs were already struggling financially before COVID-19 and thepandemic has exacerbated these strains, although these organisations are needed more than ever to support Indonesian society through a very difficult period. Be far more disappointed than the pessimists but to my mind, the main subject similar... 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