Gastronomy diplomacy serves as an instrument for promoting Indonesian culture while supporting national economic recovery. This study originates from the author’s experience during her posting at the Embassy of Indonesia in Tokyo, where Indonesian restaurants in Japan were less prevalent than Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian establishments. Limited data on Indonesian restaurants and insufficie…
This paper examines Indonesia’s Pacific Elevation Policy and the challenges posed by negative perceptions of Indonesia among communities in the Pacific region. It highlights the need to strengthen public engagement and regional connections, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper recommends establishing a youth engagement platform, strengthening Melanesian and Polynesian ties, enha…
Indonesia’s strategic position as an archipelagic country with abundant marine resources provides significant opportunities to develop its blue economy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed economic vulnerabilities to external shocks and created challenges for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, blue economy diplomacy plays an important role in strengthe…
Women’s involvement in terrorist activities influenced by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) presents challenges for terrorism prevention and mitigation in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the factors driving women’s involvement in ISIS activities, emerging trends in Indonesia, and efforts by the government and civil society to prevent radicalization. Using the scenario plannin…
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…