The policy paper discusses Indonesia’s sports diplomacy strategy and its potential impact on advancing national interests. It highlights the importance of sports in promoting peace, democracy, and respect for human rights. The policy paper also emphasizes the role of sporting events in strengthening diplomatic relations and showcasing Indonesian excellence, as well as …
One of Indonesia's foreign policy priorities is to strengthen support for the sovereignty and unity of Indonesia, and this includes strengthening international support for Indonesian sovereignty over Papua. In this regard, the region that is of concern to Indonesia and has a history of supporting the Papuan independence movement are the countries in the Pacific Islands, especially members of th…
This Individual Working Paper discusses the non-military dimension of Indonesia’s national defense, as stipulated in national regulatory frameworks, primarily in the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 8 Year 2021 on General Policy of National Defense, and how MoFA’s role is being depicted therein, in a rather under-represented manner Special emphasis is being placed on how MoFA’s ro…
This paper delves into the contemporary developments surrounding the Palestinian predicament, which transpire within the complex web of geopolitical dynamics. These dynamics encompass a shifting U.S. policy, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the wave of normalization between Arab nations and Israel, and the escalating tensions and confrontations between Palestine and Israel. In an overarching con…
Indonesia's historical engagement with the African region has endured for an extended period. A pivotal moment in this relationship was the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, marking a significant milestone and an instrumental juncture for Indonesia's interactions with Africa. Subsequently, the impetus generated by the "Bandung Spirit" manifested in various collaborations, notably in the…
As policymakers from largest economies in the world are embracing protectionist and nationalist policies, developing countries must prepare for the impact that could make the world less resilient, more unequal, and more conflict prone. Subregional economic cooperation like IMT-GT can mitigate such impact. Growth Triangle has contributed to strengthening economic resilience in the region, throug…
The future of the agricultural sector in Indonesia has become an emerging and crucial issue. The concern is reasonable because farmers have an enormous contribution to national food security. As the population increases, the need for food also increases. Right now, youth are the largest generation in Indonesia. However, as youth seek out what they believe to be profitable and business-focused c…
The internationalization of a language is not merely an exercise in linguistics but a strategic pursuit of a nation’s cultural diplomacy and global influence. In the case of the Indonesian Language, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia plays a pivotal role in promoting the language on the international stage. This exec…
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world economy as most countries are now experiencing a slowdown in their economic growth. The IMF now expects the world economy to grow 3.2% this year, before slowing further to a 2.9% GDP rate in 2023. The said Institute stated that a tentative recovery in 2021 has been followed by increasingly gloomy developments in 2022. Among the challenges that should …
The overseas assignments of diplomats in the Indonesian Missions in Sub-Saharan Africa remain one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' human resource issues. The lack of interest among diplomats to be deployed to the region has resulted in lengthy vacancies, which has a negative impact on the performance of the affected missions. The situation is ironic, given that the Indonesian government has …