Interview, Fireside Chat
G20: The Economist interviews Indonesia’s president
- The G20 summit is expected to yield concrete global solutions, contingent on participant personalities and prevailing sharp rivalries, with success in addressing food, energy, financial, and living expense crises viewed as possible pending dialogue, though President Putin's intent remains uncertain.
- Sanctions are considered ineffective for the Ukraine situation due to long-term civilian victimization, while Indonesia aims to maintain a "cold and peaceful" global environment to facilitate leadership and avoid exacerbating existing conflicts or confusion.
- The summit in Bali is intended as a platform for Indonesia to assume global leadership, with the country aiming to build a large electric vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem to leverage natural resources and add value.
- Tesla is predicted to establish a battery factory and car industry in Indonesia, citing the nation's large market and strategic Asian reach as key drivers.
- Indonesia projects a transition to a developed status by utilizing natural resources, human resources, and its large market, alongside a goal to foster a more meritocratic society with a changed working mindset.
- A "real risk" of a Taiwan invasion is identified as a significant concern, prompting active efforts to prevent such escalation.
- Post-2024, the current administration plans to conclude with the leader returning to Solo as an ordinary citizen to engage in environmental protection and contribute to a greener national vision.