The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to global border management, prompting states to implement border controls to contain the spread of the virus and address emerging cross-border challenges. In Indonesia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays a coordinating role in border diplomacy by guiding relevant ministries and agencies in addressing border-related issues. However, the e…
Indonesian migrant workers employed in the domestic sector in Saudi Arabia face various workplace challenges, including exploitation associated with the kafala system. Indonesian diplomatic missions in Riyadh and Jeddah have undertaken efforts to address cases involving Indonesian migrant workers through direct diplomatic engagement with relevant Saudi Arabian authorities. However, these effort…
The Republic of Malta is a strategically located archipelagic country in the Mediterranean Sea, where Indonesian citizens, particularly seafarers, face various challenges, including unfair treatment and legal problems. As of October 2021, 344 Indonesian citizens were officially recorded in Malta, although the actual number may be higher due to the mobility of seafarers. Strengthening the protec…
ASEAN’s human rights architecture faces a credibility gap between its formal mandate and its practical capacity to provide protection at the regional level. Although the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) is mandated under the ASEAN Charter to promote and protect human rights, its activities remain predominantly promotional and consultative, with limited capacity to pe…
Indonesia’s plan to elevate its Strategic Partnership with France to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) presents an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation amid growing geopolitical uncertainty. Although both countries share converging strategic interests and complementary capabilities, existing cooperation has yet to deliver balanced outcomes in trade, technology, and defenc…
Indonesia’s increasingly complex diplomatic environment requires the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) to institutionalize its Strategic Diplomatic Capital, including the knowledge, experience, and networks of senior diplomats. However, reliance on individual expertise risks the loss of institutional knowledge due to retirement, reassignment, and organizational rotation. This policy brief r…
Indonesia’s growing defense cooperation with the United States offers significant benefits for defense modernization, maritime security, and military interoperability, but the cumulative effects of bilateral arrangements may constrain national sovereignty and strategic autonomy. This policy brief recommends a Conditional Strategic Partnership that deepens mutually beneficial cooperation while…
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…