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…
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected Indonesia’s tourism sector, creating challenges for economic recovery and the livelihoods of local communities. Revitalizing tourism therefore requires collaborative efforts to reconnect markets with destinations and strengthen international cooperation. This paper highlights the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in supporting Indonesia 
This paper analyzes the potential of developing an Indonesian Global Logistics Hub (GLH) in Greece, particularly at the Port of Piraeus, as a gateway to Central and Eastern European and Mediterranean markets. Based on literature review and scenario planning analysis, Piraeus offers several competitive advantages: shorter shipping times from Asia including Indonesia, high efficiency in customs c…
This policy paper examines the effectiveness of market intelligence conducted by Indonesian diplomatic missions in the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions in supporting economic diplomacy and strategic decision-making. Although market intelligence provides valuable insights into market opportunities and economic policies, its implementation remains largely routine, with limited information dissemin…
This paper proposes integrating green recovery into Indonesia’s National Economic Recovery Program (PEN) post-COVID-19, with a strategic role for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) in steering the sustainable development agenda. Indonesia’s economy contracted by 2.07% in 2020, and the government responded with a Rp 695.2 trillion fiscal stimulus covering health spending, social assista…
This policy paper examines the use of nation branding as a strategy to strengthen Indonesia’s ability to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) amid declining global investment and intensifying competition among countries. Despite its economic potential, Indonesia has faced challenges in attracting FDI compared with other ASEAN members, partly due to the limited integration of branding into …