Oman has been focusing on developing logistics infrastructure, i.e., revitalizing airports and deep seaports as well as incentivizing free zones to achieve economic growth and to become one of the future biggest hubs connecting Asia to Africa and Europe. One of its most ambitious projects is to build a Special Economic Zone Authority in Duqm (SEZAD), which is considered the biggest economic zon…
In the midst of changes that are happening so massive and fast, the government must also adapt to this disruptive development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The government must also adopt new methods of ensuring the services provided remain relevant, so that the government is not left-behind and impacted by the rapid development of ICT. The subject and title of the resear…
During the period of 2011-2015, Indonesia experienced a downfall in the value of exports due to the global economic slowdown which resulted in the decline of economic growth of its trading partners. To improve the trade performance, Indonesia focuses on non-traditional markets which was indicated by the Indonesian President, that are located in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. This market…
On 15 September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) announced a three-way technology sharing agreement called AUKUS. The primary purpose of AUKUS is to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines, but it also includes a commitment to jointly develop other military capabilities and capacities. According to a joint statement, the deal underscores the three co…
Economic diplomacy has taken center stage in Indonesia foreign policy since President Joko Widodo took office. Boosting Indonesia’s export and the growing protectionism in international trade signify the need to enhance Indonesia economic diplomacy. However, the ideas of economic diplomacy is yet to be backed by institutionalized programs that aims to increase skills and knowledge of diplomat…
One of the core businesses of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia is communicating various messages on Indonesia’s diplomacy and foreign policy to the global audience as well as domestic constituents. This communication takes the form of physical/printed and digital products, which requires a consistent visual presence in order to project authority and credibility. Th…
In order to strengthen Indonesia’s leadership and contribution at the regional and global level, the country has been playing an active and constructive role representing developing countries as well as a “middle-power” to help find ways and solutions to address common-shared issues. Indonesia along with “like-minded, middle-power” countries saw the need to find innovative approaches …
In line with the main priorities of President Joko Widodo in foreign policy to focus on economic diplomacy with the aim to bring economic benefit for Indonesian through trade and investment, as well as to support national development programs, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has been actively pursuing policies, activities and initiative within the corridor of econom…
Market and the creative economy industry became the central potentials for the Indonesian industry. The 3,43% share of the Indonesian population of the world and its rich natural resources made the country’s bargaining power as a potential creative economy market. According to the Global Religious Futures, Indonesia is the largest Muslim majority country globally, with a total of 229.62 milli…
Protection of migrant workers has been one of Indonesia’s foreign policy cornerstones. For the past few years there were significant improvements on the protection and management of Indonesian migrant workers but not at the same extend when it comes to seafarers working on board of foreign fishing vessel. Fiji as the hub in the pacific attracts many Indonesian seafarers working on board of fo…