The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a global economic slowdown, disrupted international trade, and constrained global supply chains and investment flows. In response, investment has become a key instrument for Indonesia’s national economic recovery. One of the government’s policy measures was the establishment of the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) design…
Indonesia’s palm oil industry continues to face negative allegations concerning environmental degradation, deforestation, and biodiversity loss, despite ongoing efforts by various stakeholders to promote sustainable practices. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia has pursued palm oil diplomacy to safeguard market access and strengthen the international position of this strategic…
The Indonesian Government has put the Automotive industry as one of its priority sector in achieving “Indonesia 4.0” and the mid-term goal of improving Indonesia’s economy to be the 10th largest in the world by year 2030. More specifically, the ICE vehicles export should improve to reach 1 million units per year by 2025, and for the EV industry to be developed and starts producing and e…
The development of non-traditional markets has become an important strategy for Indonesia to expand its international trade networks and support national economic recovery through the overseas expansion of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The Balkan region offers potential as an alternative market for Indonesian export commodities, although Indonesia’s economic relations with countries in the …
This study examines the potential of sports diplomacy as a strategic instrument to support Indonesia’s economic development and strengthen its international influence. It highlights the growing sports industry, changing consumer patterns, and opportunities to integrate sports into foreign policy through soft power. The study recommends that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs develop a comprehens…
This study examines the strategic importance of Antarctica for Indonesia, particularly in addressing climate change, protecting marine biodiversity, and strengthening scientific cooperation. It highlights Indonesia’s absence from the Antarctic Treaty System compared with other Asian countries and emphasizes the need for greater Indonesian engagement in Antarctic affairs. The study recommends …
This study examines the importance of Indonesia’s ratification of ILO Convention No. 188 (C188) to strengthen legal protection and ensure decent working conditions for Indonesian migrant fishers on foreign fishing vessels. It highlights regulatory ambiguities and institutional coordination challenges that hinder ratification. The study recommends a comprehensive roadmap involving stakeholder …
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the international community to explore digital vaccine certificates as a means of restoring freedom of movement and global economic activity. However, their implementation remains controversial due to concerns over fairness, human rights, ethics, and personal data security. The use of the term vaccine passport has also raised political considerations that may …
Strengthening Indonesia’s national fertilizer industry requires a sustainable supply of raw materials, particularly phosphate rock, which is a key component in fertilizer production. In this regard, Jordan has become a strategic partner for Indonesia due to its position as one of the world’s major phosphate producers and exporters. The two countries have established an investment partnershi…
The Group of Twenty (G20) was established in 1999 out of the global economic crisis and has played an important role in supporting economic development as well as addressing current challenges across the globe. Despite its informal nature, G20 is a major world economic forum that has a strategic position because its 20 members collectively represent around 65% of the world's population, 79% of …