President Prabowo Subianto’s administration has placed foreign policy under strong presidential leadership, enabling swift and decisive diplomatic engagement. However, limited coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) risks inconsistent messaging, reduced diplomatic credibility, and implementation challenges. This policy brief recommends establishing a coordination architectur…
Transnational cybercrime, particularly online scams, poses significant threats to Indonesian citizens, financial integrity, and ASEAN’s regional credibility. Fragmented coordination across ASEAN institutions and national agencies limits the effectiveness of prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, and victim protection. This policy brief recommends a Two-Level Whole-of-ASEAN Action-Oriented …
The conclusion of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2030 presents Indonesia with an opportunity to shape the Post-2030 Framework and strengthen its role in multilateral diplomacy. Building on its disaster management experience and the Sustainable Resilience concept, Indonesia can promote the integration of disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable developmen…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (MOFA) has designed and implemented several digital platforms to assist diplomats and Missions in boosting economic diplomacy. Such initiatives are deemed necessary as advancements in the digital age have compelled the practice of diplomacy to adapt with constant innovation. However, while MOFA opts to address popular public inquiries…
In the world of diplomacy, communication is key and therefore, proficiency in foreign languages is of the utmost importance. In this sense, qualified and skillful human resource is an important asset of the organization. While English language fluency is the standard, given its dominant usage in bilateral, regional, or international forum, it alone is no longer sufficient. More often than not, …
Indonesia has significant blue carbon resources and an emerging carbon-governance framework but has yet to establish coordinated regional leadership through the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF). Uneven regulatory frameworks, monitoring systems, safeguards, and project-development capacities among member countries limit regional cooperation and acce…
For decades, the relationship between Indonesia and the Pacific Islands region is unkempt. Indonesia is still recognized as a ‘new friend’ to its eastern part neighbors, while the Pacific Islands region is still perceived as a ‘far away land’ that Indonesia barely looks into it let alone has a warm and meaningful relationship. Although in the 1970s, Indonesia situated the Pacific Island…
Middle powers are increasingly using mediation to strengthen their diplomatic influence and international standing. Indonesia has significant potential to become a mediator through its independent and active foreign policy, diplomatic networks, and peacebuilding experience. However, the absence of institutionalized mediation capabilities limits its ability to engage consistently in internationa…
This paper examines how Indonesia can sustain its investment in Myanmar. In her 2019 speech on Indonesia’s foreign policy priorities, the Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized that Indonesian companies, including state-owned enterprises, should develop outbound investment strategies in synergy with the national interest and that Indonesian investment abroad must be protected. Indonesia–My…
Public support plays an important role in foreign diplomacy by strengthening national image and promoting Indonesia’s achievements internationally. Through linguistic, cultural, and global competencies, Indonesian citizens can act as citizen diplomats and foster positive perceptions of Indonesia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can support this role by managing public internship programs that…