Greg Barton, Indonesianist:
There's No Cultural Clash Between Australia And Indonesia Over The Execution

The recent execution of convicted Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran along with six other inmates from Nigeria, Brazil and Indonesia has led to tensions-once again-between Jakarta and Canberra, which recalled its ambassador to Indonesia following the executions. Tempo English contributor Edward Stephens met with Professor Greg Barton from the Australia-Indonesia Center in Melbourne, Australia, last week to gain his insight on the up-and-down relations between the two countries. Barton has conducted research on Indonesian politics and society for over 20 years. He is also the international director for the Global Terrorism Research Center. Excerpts:

May 12, 2015