In 2020, Indonesia introduced a digital services tax (DST) to increase state revenue by taxing multinational digital companies operating in Indonesia. However, the policy faced challenges from the United States, including potential retaliatory tariffs that could affect bilateral trade. This paper argues that the DST should be addressed through economic diplomacy, considering its broader implica…
The transportation sector is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, making electric vehicles (EVs) a potential solution to reduce pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. As global demand for EVs increases, Indonesia has a strategic advantage due to its abundant nickel resources, which are essential for battery production. This paper examines the potential of Indonesia’s EV industry and…
Indonesia’s economic diplomacy strategy emphasizes strengthening trade, investment, and tourism through its diplomatic missions abroad. However, many Indonesian diplomats lack specialized economic expertise and adequate resources to support these activities effectively. This paper identifies key challenges faced by economic officers, including knowledge and competency gaps, insufficient guide…
Economic diplomacy is a key priority for Indonesia, and the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow has organized the annual Festival Indonesia Moscow to promote trade, tourism, and investment between Indonesia and Russia. Although the festival has increased interest in Indonesian products and attracted Russian tourists, its economic impact remains limited due to insufficient participation from small and …
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed diplomatic protocol practices by requiring adjustments to government interactions in accordance with health protocols. This study examines best practices in diplomatic protocol services and the implementation of e-government to facilitate virtual interactions among government officials during the pandemic. Using SWOT analysis, the findings indicate that e-g…
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to strengthen economic diplomacy by facilitating outward investment and protecting Indonesian direct investment enterprises (DIEs) overseas. Using SWOT analysis, surveys, and interviews, this paper evaluates the need for a legal framework to improve investment facilitation, protection, monitoring…
Indonesian cuisine represents the country’s cultural diversity and offers significant potential to strengthen its international image through culinary diplomacy. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian diplomatic missions have yet to achieve sustainable results due to the lack of an integrated marketing strategy, a unified promotional theme, and effective nation branding. Othe…
Unplanned pregnancies among Indonesian migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong present significant challenges to the protection of both mothers and their children. Although the Indonesian and Hong Kong governments, along with NGOs such as Pathfinders, provide assistance, existing mechanisms remain limited in addressing reproductive health and the consequences of pregnancy among migrant workers. T…
This paper examines the importance of increasing Indonesian representation in international organizations to strengthen Indonesia’s diplomacy, particularly in multilateral forums. The number of Indonesians working in organizations of which Indonesia is a member remains relatively small and is considered underrepresented, despite the potential benefits and opportunities that greater representa…
This paper examines strategies to strengthen Indonesia’s economic diplomacy by improving diplomatic personnel capabilities and information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. It identifies diplomats’ economic expertise and access to reliable information as key factors in supporting economic diplomacy. The paper recommends providing pre-departure economic diplomacy training, d…