This study examines illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) as a form of transnational organized crime (TOC) that threatens environmental sustainability, economic stability, and national security. Using literature reviews, case studies, and interviews, the study analyzes the limitations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in addressing IUUF. It argues tha…
This paper examines the need to reconsider the role of digital platforms in accelerating Indonesia's tourism recovery following the pandemic. The pandemic has led to a surge in the use of digital platforms worldwide, with social media usage growing rapidly since the outbreak of the virus. With the arrival of the vaccine, the Indonesian government is now looking to bounce back economically, with…
This paper examines the importance of mainstreaming mental health awareness and providing mental health support at work as paramount for maintaining long-term organizational health within Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu). While mental health at work has been a topic in academic literature since the 1990s, the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed attention as people worldwide have been a…
The role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (MOFA RI) in ASEAN’s economic pillar is examined through its involvement in Economic and Technical Cooperation (ECOTECH) under ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Indonesia’s participation in ECOTECH cooperation faces several challenges, including limited awareness of available funds, difficulties in securing partici…
This study examines the potential of a working spouse policy to support diplomatic families and enhance the performance and well-being of Indonesian diplomats. It highlights employment barriers faced by diplomatic spouses, particularly in dual-career households, and their implications for family stability and diplomatic effectiveness. The paper proposes a phased approach involving bilateral wor…
Indonesian language in its development has attracted many foreign speakers, with various motives, such as political, cultural, or educational motives. To support the rapid development of the Indonesian language, Indonesia provides support for the Foreign Language Program for Foreign Speakers or BIPA since 2015. Indonesian language education itself is not only limited to schools in the country r…
The Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recognizes the importance of maintaining and increasing Indonesia's positive image as part of its foreign policy. The success in achieving this target has been made possible by a comprehensive and multi-actor policy strategy, which includes the Friends of Indonesia as one of the essential elements. Friends of Indonesia plays a significant role in…
As a party to the Paris Agreement, Indonesia is committed to the global goal of limiting earth temperature to 1,5 degree Celsius, pre-industrial level, to achieve an even broader goal of Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060 as a response to a warmer earth and climate change. Furthermore, Indonesia has taken its own measures to contribute to this goal by establishing several Government Regulations an…
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers film to be a valuable asset of popular cultural diplomacy. The film industry has the potential to contribute significantly to a country's brand, image, soft power, and creative economy. Through film, Indonesia can promote its nature, culture, values, history, tourism, products, and economy. Indonesian films can compete with foreign films in t…