This paper examines the coordinating role of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in managing interministerial and interagency engagement in foreign relations. As international issues increasingly require cross-sectoral approaches, the study assesses existing coordination practices across four thematic areas, identifies institutional challenges, and applies scenario planning to develop pol…
This paper examines how paradiplomacy can be optimized to strengthen Indonesia’s economic diplomacy through the dynamic governance framework, particularly the “Think Ahead” approach. It analyses local governments’ capacities to engage in international economic cooperation by comparing regional capabilities and bilateral economic relations. The study highlights the strategic importance o…
This paper examines Indonesia’s potential to expand defense exports to Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral economic relations. It explores opportunities for PT PINDAD to export military products and provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Uzbekistan’s military equipment. Using scenario planning, the study identifies product quality and promotional efforts as critical uncertain…
This policy paper examines the need to establish a Knowledge Management System (KMS) within Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to improve information processing, knowledge sharing, and policy formulation. The absence of an integrated system has hindered the timely retrieval and contextualisation of information needed for effective decision-making. The paper recommends developing a digita…
A country’s foreign policy is influenced by various domestic factors, particularly changes in national leadership that may bring continuity or shifts in policy direction and priorities. In Indonesia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs to anticipate these changes to ensure that foreign policy remains responsive to national political and economic dynamics. This paper aims to analyze changes …
This paper will discuss how the COVID-19 crisis is forcing countries across the globe to struggle with emergency healthcare provision, challenging citizen behaviors, widespread industry disruption, and broader economic consequences. It has put significant pressure and impact on the world, including Indonesia. We can learn valuable lessons to face a future pandemic from handling the COVID-19 pan…
This policy paper examines strategies to strengthen Indonesia’s influence and representation within the United Nations system and other international organisations. Recognising the importance of electing Indonesian representatives to key international bodies in shaping global norms, the paper identifies the need for a more systematic and coordinated campaign approach. It recommends developing…
This paper examines the formulation of Indonesia’s digital economic diplomacy strategy in response to the growing importance of the digital economy and the global transition towards an innovation-based economy. While Indonesia’s economic diplomacy concentrates on trade, tourism, investment, free trade negotiations, and business advocacy, considerable scope remains for a diplomatic approach …
The establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) highlights the need to harmonize intellectual property (IP) law among ASEAN Member States, particularly in the areas of protection, administration, and enforcement. Harmonization efforts began in 1995 but continue to face challenges because legal alignment remains a sensitive issue in regional integration. Developments in international IP …
This paper examines Taiwan’s health diplomacy under the New Southbound Policy and its cooperation with Indonesia amid Taiwan’s exclusion from United Nations system organisations. Using qualitative research and literature analysis, it explores the asymmetrical nature of Indonesia–Taiwan relations, shaped by Indonesia’s adherence to the One China Policy and its close ties with China. Desp…