Australia–Indonesia treaty a step in the right direction but gaps remain

(Rodon Pedrason – ASPI The Strategist) On 6 February, Indonesia and Australia signed the Australia-Indonesia Treaty on Common Security, also known as the Treaty of Jakarta 2026, marking a major milestone in their bilateral relationship. Hailed by leaders as a ‘watershed moment’ and the most significant step in the relationship in 30 years, the treaty sets out to make the Indo-Pacific more stable while also bringing the two nations closer in security work, economic ties and education. But its real-world impact will depend on how both nations translate words into action. – Australia–Indonesia treaty a step in the right direction but gaps remain | The Strategist