The four priorities of Indonesia’s foreign policy 2019–2024 are strengthening economic diplomacy, protection diplomacy, sovereignty and nationality diplomacy, Indonesia's role in the regional and global, and strengthening the infrastructure of diplomacy. The foreign policy carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aimed to bring national interest and is supported by the domestic rea…
During the time of economic crisis, as in the year 1997 and 2008, Indonesia’s economy has always survived by the strong and resilient of its Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). Coincidentally, since Covid-19 sanitary-crisis began in early 2020, and before countries around the globe even had the chance for an economic recovery post Covid-19, the world economy is now faced with t…
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 …
The key problem is to meet the interest of Indonesian foreign relations policy and its implementation carried out in provincial regions. This is inevitable that central and local governments should work together based on common perspective on how foreign relations and international cooperation should likely to be implemented. Local governments, provincial or city (Provinsi maupun Kota), may not…
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…
Indonesia and Brazil represent strong middle powers where both could utilize every opportunity to enhance strategic partnership. Both are important players in the region, politically and economically and both are also members of the G20. The disruption of global supply chain in food and energy caused by the Covid 19 pandemic and the Ukraine war has proven that enhancing diplomatic dialogue i…
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 …
Border area has an important role in bilateral trade between countries. The proximity of border areas has established strong border communities’ relationships not only social but also economic. Therefore, Indonesia and Malaysia have signed Border Trade Agreement 1970 which have the purpose to facilitate people at the border area to fulfil their basic need through direct trade with their neigh…
Although in most countries the number of patients and death rates from COVID-19 can be suppressed, it does not mean that the world is free from the pandemic. Currently, most countries are also still struggling to recover their economy and try to get back on track on their commitment in achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Various parties agree that the possibility of the world being hit …
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…