The internationalization of a language is not merely an exercise in linguistics but a strategic pursuit of a nation’s cultural diplomacy and global influence. In the case of the Indonesian Language, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia plays a pivotal role in promoting the language on the international stage. This exec…
The overseas assignments of diplomats in the Indonesian Missions in Sub-Saharan Africa remain one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' human resource issues. The lack of interest among diplomats to be deployed to the region has resulted in lengthy vacancies, which has a negative impact on the performance of the affected missions. The situation is ironic, given that the Indonesian government has …
Visi Indonesia Emas 2045 or the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision has set Indonesia’s target to attain high-income economy status by 2045. One of the key components of the Vision is by developing electronic vehicles (EV) and batteries industry. Indonesia has vast resources of critical minerals, particularly nickel, which is amongst the raw materials for EV and batteries. In the past decade, the c…
Indonesia and Russia have the potential to interact in a range of sectors. Cooperation is created not just bilaterally, but also regionally and worldwide, through organizations such as the G20, APEC, and others, as well as in response to global challenges. The two countries decided to further their collaboration by forging a strategic alliance. Both parties are preparing the Declaration on Stra…
This paper scrutinizes the concept of public service in the context of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemlu) which is quite multi-faceted. Public service in Indonesia is essential for societal functioning, well-being, and national development, and Kemlu tries to actively contribute to this endeavour. Kemlu, both at home and abroad (at the headquarters in Jakarta a…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are crucial for Indonesia's national economy. They contribute significantly to GDP and provide jobs to the majority of the labor force. The Indonesian government has implemented various programs to support SMEs, covering financing, tax subsidies, credit guarantees, and direct cash assistance. This focus on SMEs mirrors a global trend, where these businesses …
To realize the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 when Indonesia is aimed to be one of the world’s top 10 economies, Indonesia must take all the necessary steps to strengthen its economic foundation. Among the steps are through strengthening international trades. While trade with the countries in the European Union, North America, and East Asia constitute the largest part of Indonesia’s curren…
This paper discusses about the roles of finance officers at the Indonesian Missions abroad. In accordance with the existing regulations of state budget management, Indonesian Missions bear at least 4 (four) roles of finance officers as KPA, PPK, Bendahara Pengeluaran, and Bendahara Penerimaan. These roles of finance officers often create a burden to assigned officials as they have no expertise …
Following Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021, Taliban has promised to respect women’s rights, form an inclusive government, and not allow Afghan soil to be used as a base for attacking other countries. The international community, however, soon found that Taliban’s policies turned contradictory to its promises, reflected in Taliban’s decision to continue suspending seco…
This paper discusses current Indonesia-Namibia bilateral economic relations and exploring for opportunities and the way forward in elevating this current relationship into a higher level. The study shows that the respective foreign policy agendas of these two nations coincide with their common interests. One of these common interests is to enhance economic relations through economic diplomacy …