Developing the semiconductor industry presents Indonesia with a strategic opportunity to expand downstream industrialization, increase domestic value creation, and support its 8% economic growth target. However, technological constraints, dependence on foreign capital and raw materials, and legal requirements within global technology ecosystems pose challenges to Indonesia’s strategic autonom…
The protection of Indonesian nationals abroad faces growing governance challenges arising from increasingly complex consular cases, inconsistent handling across diplomatic missions, and gaps between public expectations and state authority. This paper identifies the need for an integrated operational framework that clarifies the scope, limitations, and prioritization of consular assistance. It r…
Indonesia’s position as a major producer of palm-based biofuels has yet to translate into substantial influence over global biofuel governance. Dependence on external technologies and international sustainability standards may constrain market access, competitiveness, and domestic value creation, particularly in the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This paper recommends strengt…
This paper examines the need to design a Flexible Working Arrangement policy in Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) post-COVID-19 pandemic. During the unprecedented time of COVID-19, thousands of employees were forced to work from home using digital technology and platforms, and MoFA embraced the new normal by implementing Working from Home (WfH) arrangements using existing technolog…
Indonesia’s downstreaming policy has expanded domestic processing capacity and increased nickel export value, yet the industry remains concentrated in the midstream battery supply chain and heavily dependent on Chinese investment, technology, and markets. This paper recommends integrating Indonesia’s nickel industry into US-aligned supply chains while maintaining its domestic downstreaming …
Indonesia’s nomination of the ASEAN Secretary-General for the 2028–2032 term presents a strategic opportunity to shape ASEAN’s institutional trajectory amid geopolitical rivalry, weakening multilateralism, and domestic political dynamics. The central challenge is identifying a candidate who is politically acceptable at home while maintaining regional credibility. Through scenario analysis…
Sports diplomacy offers Indonesia a strategic instrument to strengthen its soft power, expand international influence, and advance the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision. However, this potential remains underutilized due to institutional fragmentation and the limited integration of sports into national diplomatic strategies. This paper recommends establishing a memorandum of understanding and a joint t…
Critical minerals have become a strategic instrument of Indonesia’s economic diplomacy and national security. Despite its strong position in nickel and growing potential in copper and alumina, Indonesia remains dependent on external refining technologies, engineering capabilities, industrial equipment, and international market-access standards. This paper recommends a managed interdependence …
Changes in United States tariff policies and a US Supreme Court ruling may undermine the strategic value of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) for Indonesia, particularly its anticipated market access benefits for textiles and the electric vehicle battery sector. Additional tariffs and uncertainty over market access risk weakening Indonesia’s economic leverage and strategic autonomy. Thi…
Indonesia’s dominance in global nickel production creates a strategic opportunity to strengthen its geopolitical position, promote economic growth, and support the energy transition. However, this potential is constrained by China’s influence over the industry’s supply chain, limited technological and human-resource capabilities, and inadequate sustainability standards. This paper examine…