This policy paper examines the role of Indonesian diplomatic missions abroad in preventing and countering violent extremism within Indonesian overseas communities. Using a case study of Indonesian foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs), it analyses four drivers of transnational extremism: international terrorist networks, online activism, domestic militancy, and public distrust of the government. Th…
Once again, Afghanistan will be facing uncertainty for its future. The Biden Administration has decided to withdraw US military force in Afghanistan on 2021 to end the longest war on American history. This decision will have impacts regionally and globally, especially when the world still facing the Covid – 19 pandemics. Indonesia has actively support and involved in Intra-Afghan Peace Proce…
This paper examines the potential of gastrodiplomacy as an instrument of Indonesia’s soft power and public diplomacy. Despite its rich culinary diversity, Indonesia lacks a comprehensive gastrodiplomacy policy and has yet to fully engage non-state actors in promoting its cuisine internationally. The paper highlights foreign scholarship recipients studying Indonesian arts, culture, and languag…
This paper examines Indonesia’s COVID-19 response in 2021, focusing on the challenges of accelerating vaccination, containing infections, and supporting economic recovery. The pandemic significantly affected public health and economic stability, contributing to unemployment and rising poverty. Indonesia’s role as Co-Chair of the COVAX Advance Market Commitment Engagement Group highlighted i…
Cooperation between Indonesia and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) plays an important role in supporting economic development and strengthening Indonesia’s capacity to navigate global trade dynamics. As a developing country and a member of UNCTAD since its establishment in 1964, Indonesia has benefited from various forms of technical assistance, peer reviews, an…
This paper examines strategies to increase the number of Russian tourists visiting Indonesia following the significant decline in tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite Russia’s potential as a key source market, Indonesia faces strong competition from other Southeast Asian destinations, particularly Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Through comparative analysis, the paper explores effec…
This paper proposes leveraging Indonesia’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2029–2030 term to strengthen its global economic influence. Beyond its traditional focus on peacekeeping, Indonesia can align its UNSC role with economic diplomacy, particularly in promoting strategic and defense industries, South-South cooperation, and partner…
This paper proposes strategies to enhance Indonesia’s passport strength and global mobility index. Currently, Indonesia’s regular passport ranks 78th globally with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 78 countries, trailing regional peers such as Singapore and Malaysia. Key barriers include limited bilateral visa-free agreements, inter-agency coordination complexities, and external challe…
This paper examines how Indonesia’s economic diplomacy can strengthen the competitiveness and global market share of its halal food industry. Despite being the world’s largest halal food consumer, Indonesia has yet to maximise its potential as a global producer and exporter. Using scenario planning, the paper analyses key market dynamics, major stakeholders, and challenges, focusing on two …
This paper proposes a strategic transformation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) towards Indonesia Emas 2045 through a legal approach. The transformation includes three main initiatives: (1) amending Law No. 37 of 1999 on Foreign Relations to grant MoFA formal authority to lead and coordinate cross-sectoral diplomacy; (2) establishing a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Act to create a spec…