What ASEAN Must Learn from Timor-Leste: A Tripartite Analysis on Australian Foreign Policy Related to Timor Sea Treaty 2018
Indra Kusumawardhana,
Gustin Saptarani Dewi
Abstract:The Timor Gap had been a hotspot of territorial dispute between Australia and Timor-Leste. In 2018, Australia finally agreed to settle a permanent maritime boundary in favour of Timor-Leste. Why was Australia willing to sacrifice the border and give a favourable outcome to Timor-Leste? The research examined the importance of the tripartite approach to Foreign Policy analysis to understand why a country may choose seemingly unfavourable options in territorial disputes. The analysis showed how Australian foreign… Show more
“…The fourth article by Kusumawardhana and Dewi (2023) examines Australia's decisionmaking in the Timor Gap territorial dispute, illuminating the intricate interplay of domestic politics and international relations in foreign policy decisions. This study not only provides a unique perspective on ASEAN's diplomatic landscape but also illustrates the broader implications of international disputes and agreements.…”
“…The fourth article by Kusumawardhana and Dewi (2023) examines Australia's decisionmaking in the Timor Gap territorial dispute, illuminating the intricate interplay of domestic politics and international relations in foreign policy decisions. This study not only provides a unique perspective on ASEAN's diplomatic landscape but also illustrates the broader implications of international disputes and agreements.…”
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