Indonesia needs to strengthen engagement with Pacific youth by providing reliable information on Papua and using Pacific-established mechanisms to build positive relations. This paper proposes utilizing the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General’s Young Climate Leaders Alliance (PIF SG’s YCLA) through discussion groups, participatory workshops, surveys, interviews, project assistance, and …
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…
The use of information systems in consular services and the protection of Indonesian citizens abroad has become increasingly important, particularly for collecting and managing data to support emergency assistance and rapid responses. This paper examines the development and implementation of the Safe Travel application, introduced by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide travele…
This study examines Indonesia’s approach to the terminology and economic implications of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in international negotiations, particularly concerning Indonesia’s masyarakat hukum adat (MHA). The study highlights challenges arising from differences between international IP terminology and Indonesia’s legal and social context, as well as potential economic implications in…
Indonesia’s blue economy development toward 2030 faces uncertainties arising from increasing geopolitical rivalry in the Indian Ocean and economic inequality. This paper applies a policy scenario framework to identify key uncertainties affecting Indonesia’s blue economy, develop possible future scenarios, and formulate corresponding policy choices. Based on interviews with various stakehold…
Indonesia has strong cooperation with China as its largest trading partner and a major foreign investor, strengthened through the Indonesia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and its Plan of Action (PoA). However, the partnership faces challenges due to the lack of an effective monitoring and evaluation system for bilateral programs and projects. This paper proposes the use of a scorecar…
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the growth of Japan’s neko nomics, a term describing the economic impact of people’s affection for cats, with cat-related products, services, tourism, cafés, food, and activities generating significant economic value. This phenomenon presents a potential niche market for Indonesia, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by expan…
This paper examines the potential of Indonesia’s gaming industry as a tool for international promotion and cultural diplomacy. Despite its rapid growth and increasing global recognition, national policy lacks a clear international promotion strategy and does not involve the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in relevant coordination. The paper proposes gamifying the “View of Indonesia Surve…
This study examines ASEAN’s efforts to strengthen the protection and fulfillment of the rights of migrant fishers following Indonesia’s adoption of the Declaration on the Placement and Protection of Migrant Fishers during its 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship. The declaration represents an important step in addressing the protection of migrant fishers, who often face dangerous, difficult, and dirty (…
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…