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…
This study examines Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) response to the growing threat of online scams and human trafficking in Southeast Asia. The study identifies fragmented internal coordination and limited regional enforcement mechanisms as key challenges in addressing transnational scam networks. It recommends establishing a dedicated internal working group within MoFA to stre…
The role of gastrodiplomacy in the strengthening of Indonesia's economic diplomacy in the direction of the 2045 national vision is the subject of this paper. Using SWOT, systems thinking and design thinking analyses, it identifies structural challenges, such as inconsistent policies, poor quality control and logistics, and limited funding, while recognising opportunities in global food trends, …
The present analysis investigates the requirements of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in order to facilitate the effectiveness of diplomats and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic assignments involving repeated relocations between countries can present difficulties for children in terms of their education, social relationships, identity and emotional well-being. The study therefore recommends…
The importance of diplomats' mental health in supporting Indonesia's diplomatic performance is examined in this study. The high-pressure working conditions diplomats face, such as relocation, cultural adjustment and high-stakes negotiations, increase their mental health risks. The study highlights shortcomings in mental health screening and counselling services at the Ministry of Foreign Affair…
The book The Soviet Empire: Expansion & Détente is one volume in the Critical Choices for Americans series, which discusses the development of Soviet foreign policy from the beginning of the Cold War to the mid-1970s. This work describes the dynamics of Soviet geopolitical expansion, whether through military influence, ideology, or intervention in various regions of the world. In addition, th…
The Congress of Vienna: A Study in Allied Unity, 1812–1822 by Harold Nicolson offers a detailed examination of the diplomatic negotiations that shaped Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Nicolson analyzes the personalities, motives, and diplomatic maneuvers of the major powers involved, including Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and France. The book explores how statesmen sought to restore st…
British Diplomacy in Asia by Mahavir P. Srivastava provides an in-depth examination of British diplomatic policy and strategy in Asia from the colonial era to the early 20th century. The discussion covers Britain's role in the Persian Gulf, Soviet Central Asia, Tibet, China, India, and Burma, as well as the geopolitical dynamics that shaped international relations in the region. The author anal…
This volume presents a curated selection of diplomatic archives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, focusing on the Chinese delegation’s participation in the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung. The documents provide insights into China’s foreign policy strategies, diplomatic interactions, preparatory communications, and the geopolitical context su…
This book examines the shifts in South Asian diplomacy in the post-Nehruvian era, focusing on how regional politics, security concerns, and changes in India's foreign policy have shaped inter-state relations in South Asia. Edited by K.M. Sajad Ibrahim, the volume brings together analyses from scholars on themes such as regional cooperation, conflict dynamics, strategic interests, and the evolvi…