Foreign language proficiency is essential for effective diplomacy, as diplomats must communicate and convey messages accurately in different linguistic and cultural contexts. However, many Indonesian diplomats primarily speak English, which may limit their effectiveness in non-English-speaking countries. This paper examines the language training efforts of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affa…
The advancement of technology and communication platforms has increased the importance of visual communication in diplomacy. However, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lacks consistent visual identity guidelines, despite the importance of design in shaping public perception. An internal survey revealed that 90% of respondents considered design quality important, while 88% believed the M…
This study examines the role of the Peduli WNI Portal in improving the protection and public services for Indonesian citizens abroad, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The portal integrates information and protection systems to strengthen data management, facilitate public services, and support coordination among relevant stakeholders. Using SWOT analysis and management principles, thi…
This paper argues that the Indonesian government needs to adjust its defence strategy in line with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime for over fifty years. However, despite the NPT's three pillars of preventing proliferation, promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and disarmament, its credibility is …
This paper examines the importance of mainstreaming mental health awareness and providing mental health support at work as paramount for maintaining long-term organizational health within Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu). While mental health at work has been a topic in academic literature since the 1990s, the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed attention as people worldwide have been a…
This paper examines the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in supporting greater use of the Local Currency Settlement Framework (LCSF), an international monetary cooperation initiated by Indonesia with Malaysia and Thailand in 2017 to reduce dependence on the U.S. Dollar (USD). Data from Bank Indonesia shows that 90% of Indonesia's international trade transactions still use USD, exp…
This paper examines the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in supporting economic diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (MOFA RI) as a continuation of the 4+1 foreign policy priorities. Although many digital tools have emerged over the past two decades to facilitate trade and business, economic diplomacy practice remains largely traditional…
This paper examines repatriation policy for approximately 1,276 Indonesian ex-ISIS members taking refuge in three camps managed by the Syrian Democratic Force (SDF): Ain-Issa, Al-Hol, and Al-Roj. Although President Joko Widodo announced in February 2020 that Indonesia would not repatriate them except for orphans aged 10 or under in particular cases, repatriation opportunities remain open based …
When donors contemplate providing financial support to United Nations Institutions, they encounter a menu of funding options, which are mandatory and voluntary contributions. With the further option to earmark for specific purposes, donors' resources have real effects on UN governing bodies' authority, control over UN programs, and UN operation efficiency. This paper argues that Indonesia …
King Fahd and Saudi Arabia’s Great Evolution is a historical‐analytical work that examines the transformation of Saudi Arabia under King Fahd’s leadership. Written by Nasser Ibrahim Rashid and Esber I. Shaheen, the book explores how the Kingdom evolved politically, socially, and economically during Fahd’s reign, especially emphasizing the impact of oil wealth, modernization, and interna…