This paper examines the protection of Indonesian female migrant workers and their children born out of wedlock due to unofficial (siri) marriages with Malaysian citizens. These children are considered born out of wedlock as Malaysian law does not recognize siri marriages, and the Federal Constitution prohibits Malaysian men from passing nationality to children born out of wedlock, rendering the…
This paper examines the current state and future direction of diplomat-interpreters (D-Is) within Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following the enactment of Law No. 24/2009 mandating the use of Bahasa Indonesia by the President in high-level international meetings held in Indonesia, the Ministry established an English-Bahasa Indonesia diplomat-interpreter team in 2011, deployed across …
This policy brief proposes repositioning Indonesia's economic diplomacy as a system-enabling instrument to respond to emerging global sustainability trade measures, including tightening environmental standards and supply-chain requirements. The commodity sector faces a growing misalignment between domestic production systems and global market demands, risking competitiveness erosion and margina…
This paper proposes outbound food investment—acquiring equity stakes in overseas agricultural production and supply-chain infrastructure—as an essential complement to Indonesia's domestic food security strategies. Current import dependencies of 100% in wheat, 90% in soybeans, 80% in dairy, and 40% in beef leave the country acutely exposed to geopolitical supply disruptions that food estates…
A data-driven analytical tool can strengthen economic diplomacy in supporting national industrialization by identifying strategic international partners and investment opportunities. An integrated framework combining quantitative global trade analysis with qualitative country profiling can assess industrial inputs, domestic capabilities, business actors, geopolitical risks, and partnership pote…
Overseas Indonesian communities can strengthen public diplomacy by serving as bridges between Indonesia and international audiences. Structured community engagement can improve diplomatic outreach, cultural representation, and people-to-people connections. Developing a dynamic demographic database of Indonesians abroad can help diplomatic missions identify relevant expertise, influence, and com…
Critical minerals have become strategic resources in the global transition to green technologies, while geopolitical tensions and fragmented supply chains create new challenges for mineral-producing countries. Indonesia can strengthen its critical minerals diplomacy by diversifying strategic partnerships, engaging BRICS and the New Development Bank, and promoting inclusive and sustainable miner…
Strategic ESG alignment can strengthen investment diversification and geopolitical positioning in the critical minerals sector. Aligning domestic ESG practices with international standards can improve market credibility, attract investment beyond traditional sources, and support sustainable mineral downstreaming. A phased approach to ESG compliance, supported by appropriate incentives and stron…
Video games offer a strategic platform for cultural diplomacy by presenting cultural heritage through interactive and engaging experiences. Integrating cultural elements into locally developed games can expand global outreach, strengthen soft power, and engage younger audiences. Targeted funding and incentives for culturally relevant game development can encourage collaboration between the gove…
A dedicated economic diplomacy database can support food self-sufficiency by providing strategic information on agricultural research cooperation, global best practices, and access to agricultural inputs. Diplomatic and consular missions abroad can contribute relevant information, while coordination with government institutions and other stakeholders can improve data quality and utilization. De…