The Indonesian diaspora has increasingly been recognized as a strategic national asset with significant potential to contribute to Indonesia’s development. However, the outcomes of government engagement with the diaspora remain limited, raising concerns regarding the effectiveness of existing approaches, the adequacy of regulatory frameworks, and the extent to which nation-building has become…
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines sexual harassment as a sex-based behaviour that is unwelcome and offensive to the recipient. For sexual harassment to exist, the two previous conditions must be present. Sexual harassment can happen anywhere in the workplace or even away from the workplace but resulting from work. Both the victim and the workplace will bear the brunt of sexual…
As part of the efforts to strengthen national health resilience, and to ensure fair and equitable global access to vaccines, Indonesia has expressed its interest to become the WHO vaccine hub. This vaccine hub is an mRNA vaccine technology transfer facility covering the Asia region. However, the road to become WHO vaccine hub is not easy. Indonesia is lack of mRNA vaccine infrastructure. Indon…
The implementation of performance-based policies and public accountability is essential to improving the institutional performance of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), as outlined in its 2020–2024 Strategic Plan. Focusing on the infrastructure of diplomacy within the framework of the 4+1 foreign policy priorities, this paper examines the relevance of MoFA Indonesia’s organiz…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to reduce the risk of carbon leakage. CBAM works beyond borders by imposing a tax on imported goods from third countries if their CO2 emission standards are lower than those in the EU. CBAM has the potential to reduce the competitiveness of Indonesian products in the EU due to the added carbon tax. Against these risks, Indonesia i.e. Kemlu RI shoul…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to global border management, prompting states to implement border controls to contain the spread of the virus and address emerging cross-border challenges. In Indonesia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a coordinating role in border diplomacy by guiding relevant ministries and agencies in addressing border-related issues. However, the e…
Indonesian migrant workers employed in the domestic sector in Saudi Arabia face various workplace challenges, including exploitation associated with the kafala system. Indonesian diplomatic missions in Riyadh and Jeddah have undertaken efforts to address cases involving Indonesian migrant workers through direct diplomatic engagement with relevant Saudi Arabian authorities. However, these effort…
The Republic of Malta is a strategically located archipelagic country in the Mediterranean Sea, where Indonesian citizens, particularly seafarers, face various challenges, including unfair treatment and legal problems. As of October 2021, 344 Indonesian citizens were officially recorded in Malta, although the actual number may be higher due to the mobility of seafarers. Strengthening the protec…
This paper examines how Indonesia can sustain its investment in Myanmar. In her 2019 speech on Indonesia’s foreign policy priorities, the Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized that Indonesian companies, including state-owned enterprises, should develop outbound investment strategies in synergy with the national interest and that Indonesian investment abroad must be protected. Indonesia–My…
Public support plays an important role in foreign diplomacy by strengthening national image and promoting Indonesia’s achievements internationally. Through linguistic, cultural, and global competencies, Indonesian citizens can act as citizen diplomats and foster positive perceptions of Indonesia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can support this role by managing public internship programs that…