This paper examines protection gaps faced by Indonesian Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) in Japan under the individual sending scheme, despite the bilateral cooperation established in 2019 and a significant increase to 69,537 workers as of June 2025. Analysis using systems thinking and design thinking identifies key weaknesses: lack of worker awareness regarding mortality and health insurance, l…
This paper examines strengthening Indonesia's campaign governance for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council 2029–2030, aligned with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Strategic Plan 2025–2029 and Asta Cita. Indonesia, having submitted its candidature in 2024, will compete against Iran in the June 2028 election at the 82nd UN General Assembly. While the 2018 campaign secured 144 vote…
This paper proposes a policy framework for institutionalizing human capability for AI-augmented diplomacy within Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although digital infrastructure such as Big Data Diplomacy and Kemlu AI has been developed, the primary constraint is no longer technological availability but personnel's ability to build, maintain, and effectively utilize these systems. Drawi…
This paper proposes establishing a national database and roster system to enhance Indonesia's contribution as a top ten contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, particularly in civilian roles. While Indonesia's military and police participation is significant, civilian engagement remains limited due to the absence of a structured system to identify, prepare, and deploy civilian experts. Through…
This paper proposes elevating trade diplomacy as a core pillar of Indonesia's Pacific strategy to strengthen influence and trust amid intensifying geopolitical competition with implications for Papua-related narratives. Although Indonesia has built strong diplomatic goodwill through development cooperation, its trade presence in the Pacific—particularly in Melanesia—lags behind key partners…
This policy paper examines how the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) can implement its economic diplomacy mandates on energy transition more consistently and effectively, and identifies necessary internal institutional reforms. Despite considerable diplomatic engagement across multilateral and bilateral forums, established partnerships have not significantly accelerated Indonesia's domestic e…
This study examines the role of the Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue (CSD) Secretariat in supporting the realization of Chinese investments in Indonesia and strengthening economic diplomacy. The establishment of the CSD in April 2025—replacing the High-Level Dialogue and Cooperation Mechanism (HDCM) and the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC)—created a need for a dedicated sec…
Indonesian Pencak Silat serves as a means of promoting Indonesia’s cultural and economic diplomacy internationally. Despite its recognition by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, its international promotion remains sporadic and largely lacks a coordinated government-led strategy. This study examines strategies to strengthen Pencak Silat as a tool for cultural and economic diplomacy and…
This paper examines Indonesia's international development cooperation as a diplomatic instrument to enhance presence and engagement with Pacific countries, focusing on grant-funded infrastructure projects. Data from 2019–2025 shows steady growth in both value and number of Indonesia's grant projects in the Pacific, with infrastructure accounting for 68.3% of total grant value allocated to the…
This study examines strategies to strengthen Indonesia’s diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa through targeted capacity-building and foreign aid. It identifies the reactive and ad-hoc nature of existing assistance as a limitation to sustainable cooperation. The study proposes aligning capacity-building programs with African countries’ needs and the African Growth and Opportunity A…