This volume, which originates from the Indonesia Update conference held at the
Australian National University in September 2017, covers a range of topics related
to globalisation and its impact on modern Indonesia. The authors comprise a very
well-informed and experienced group of scholars drawn mainly from Indonesia
and Australia; two of the editors are former Indonesian cabinet ministers. The
chapters by Aspinall, Muhibat, and Warburton all address aspects of nationalism
in Indonesia, with an emphasis on the post-Suharto era. Neilson examines the
complex question of food sovereignty. Three chapters examine the impact of, and
response to, globalisation, looking at poverty and inequality (Yusof and Warr),
gender and labour markets (Kis-Katos, Pieters, and Sparrow), and the private sector
(Habir). A further three chapters look at the ‘human face’ of globalisation, with
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a particular emphasis on the growing importance of migrant labour and human
trafficking. Two final chapters, both written by economists, look at how Indonesia
can navigate through the global economy in coming years, and what lessons can
be learned from past mistakes.