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Positioning Indonesia as a media hub in Southeast Asia: Enhancing the presence of foreign media
This paper examines strategies to enhance foreign media presence in order to strengthen Indonesia's position as a regional media hub in Southeast Asia. It identifies structural barriers including fragmented licensing procedures, inconsistent regulatory frameworks, and press freedom challenges that diminish Indonesia's appeal as a base for international journalists. Through analysis of three key dynamics—the Media Content-Soft Power Diplomacy Loop, Regulatory Loop, and Freedom-Trust Loop—the study demonstrates the importance of regulatory clarity, institutional trust, and consistent engagement with the international press. Two complementary policy options are proposed: (1) the Integrated Media Hub Regulatory Framework, focusing on structural reform through consolidated licensing via a unified digital system; and (2) the Foreign Media Partnership and Soft Power Diplomacy Program, emphasizing relationship-building, transparency, and engagement to produce more balanced coverage. The paper recommends combining both options through a five-year roadmap targeting accreditation processing under 30 days, full digital licensing, and recognition of Indonesia as an ASEAN regional media hub.
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