Globalization, Resources and Strategies: A Comparison of Universitas Indonesia and the Australian National University

Abstract

In a networked global environment in which global, national and local nodes are often equivalent (Castells 2000) all research universities must pursue strategies for building global capacity and facilitating cross-border staff and student movement and research collaboration. The chapter compares readings of the global environment, global and international activities and relationships, and global capacity and strategy, among institutional and research leaders in parallel national universities, one in a middle-level developing country (Indonesia Indonesia ) and the other in a middle-level developed country (Australia Australia ). In both cases global elements are increasingly important in univ..