Why the US & China both Need Indonesia

There is an intense geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China over Indonesia. Why is Indonesia's allegiance the key to shaping the future of Asia Pacific relations? In this video, we will dive deep into pressing global issues and the stories shaping our world.

This Southeast Asian archipelago, with its strategic location straddling the Indian and Pacific Oceans, holds immense significance in maritime trade routes and regional power dynamics.

We explore Indonesia’s meteoric economic rise from the shadows of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis to its status as a burgeoning powerhouse, now poised to become a top 10 world economy.

This video was edited by Piper Creative

[AdnenBensaid]

Happy 79th lndonesia independence day 🥳🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[sagadothman]

I'm from Iraq and have visited Indonesia few years ago, i must say they are the friendliest people... I would be very happy to see Indonesia's progress exponentially increases...

[harukrentz]

Indonesia is ready to be a place where China and USA can have a peaceful constructive talk. We have learnt from past mistakes where our first 2 presidents brought us trouble by violating our own neutrality policy. The first president took us closer to the eastern bloc and as result we had commies who tried to usurp the power and got bvtchered (literally) with millions died or missing or ended up at working camps, the second president wasnt much better as turned completely 180 degree by becoming the western docile dog even went as far as inv^ding Timor Leste to prevent communism. He too ended up in tears as his west masters duped him during the great asia financial crisis. The post reformation presidents have been playing it nicely, they know how to construct working relationship with both East and West, try to make meaningful progress for the peaceful world.

[exu]

As an Indonesian, if the US need Indonesia, they have a rather funny way of showing it.

[ahmxxdn_]

Indonesia as a country doesn't see itself as better than others. Indonesia believes that every country has its own uniqueness and every country is obliged to maintain world peace.

This is a promise that Indonesia will stand on its own feet. Happy Indonesian independence day 🇮🇩🇮🇩

[kkhalifah]

US needs Indonesia like it needs Ukraine.

[TheKkpop]

US: we have weapons
China: let's do business.

[hmanggala]

I’m Indonesian living in US, actually US already know the position and power of Indonesia in south east Asia, CIA even hire who can speak Indonesian openly in public via billboards long time ago, if CIA did that you know what that means 😊

[IndiaPatriot_]

Indonesia is one of those countries whom Indians Respect most.
🇮🇳♥️🇮🇩. Well this country is very neutral, no enemy's at all

[thewanderingrey]

We don't need to choose anyone. Our Foreign Policy is "Bebas Aktif"; we are allies with no one yet enemies with none. We work with people who is willing to work with us.

[ramongabutina]

Unlike militarily weak Phils, Indonesia does not need both or either & it has shown it can deter foreign aggressor like China to enter its EEZ waters time & again.

[ericwong]

One nation has been labelling Indonesia as terrorist nation, meanwhile the other nation has been trading with Indonesia since 6th century. The option is pretty clear.

[paradyto]

Merdeka! Happy The 79th Indonesian Independence Day of August 17, 2024

[uunteguhsantoso]

Other: you my ally, they my enemy
Indonesia: trade trade trade
wanna be friend with me

[harshdashputre]

Love Indonesia from your neighbour 🇮🇳🇮🇩

[Ryanandboys]

I think Indonesia is the biggest country in the world that Americans don't even know exist At least most Americans lol. Huge potential high growth tons of young people in a very strategic area of the world. I just got back from Southeast Asia that place has so many young people so much construction and building It's not even funny.

[muchafdlolludin]

Don't forget about Rusia need Indonesia for world balance

[alexrahardjazh]

Us needs indonesia as proxy to protect australia and guam
As for china simply to secure trade routes.

[jliang]

When you mentioned about English language proficiency, do you actually know what percentage of Indian can actually speak fluent English, not just one word or two words or yes and no. There is much more to it, a lot of Indians in India claim to speak some English can not even string sentence. Number of people actually believe India's claim of being the country with great English proficiency but it is actually a big surprise to learn cities like Hochimin in Vietnam has higher English proficiency rating than India's Dehli. China does invest more in Indonesia and it also import more from Indonesia than the US. What US does export is amount of fear mongering and war mongering.

[zulthyr]

Uploading this on our Independence Day's a good decision lol