Niue: The Island and Its People is a reprint of early ethnographic writings originally published in 1902 and 1903 in The Journal of the Polynesian Society. Authored by S. Percy Smith, with traditional narratives provided by the Niuean elder Pulekula, the book presents one of the earliest comprehensive ethnographic accounts of Niue. The text explores the island’s geography, settlement history,…
Politik Bebas Aktif adalah suatu konsep diplomasi yang telah menjadi landasan kebijakan luar negeri sejumlah negara, terutama Indonesia, sejak awal kemerdekaannya. Artikel ini membahas konsep Politik Bebas Aktif, implementasinya, serta relevansinya dalam konteks global yang terus berubah. Politik Bebas Aktif mengacu pada pendekatan diplomasi yang mendorong negara untuk menjaga kedaulatan, kebeb…
This book discusses the economy. In the economic field, Bung Hatta's name cannot be separated from the progress achieved by the nation. As an economist, his life and struggles reflect his efforts and activities to build a just society, both materially and spiritually.
he Peopling of Hawaii by Eleanor C. Nordyke offers a comprehensive historical and demographic overview of how Hawaii’s population was formed across centuries. The book traces the arrival of the earliest Polynesian settlers, followed by successive waves of immigrants from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Nordyke explains the cultural, economic, and political forces that shaped migration pattern…
South West Pacific 1941–45 by Colonel E. G. Keogh provides a detailed military history of the Pacific War as it unfolded in the South West Pacific theatre during World War II. Written by an experienced Australian military officer, the book outlines strategic decisions, major operations, and the participation of Australian, American, and Allied forces in the region. Keogh documents the early J…
The purpose of the paper is to assess Indonesia's role during its non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), focusing on term 2019-2020, and to determine whether its contributions were concrete or merely symbolic. The analysis evaluates Indonesia’s foreign policy strategy, the challenges it faced, and its achievements, while offering recommendat…
This paper explores the defense cooperation between Indonesia and African countries, analyzing strategic policy options under Indonesia’s evolving foreign policy framework, particularly in light of the transition from President Joko Widodo to President-elect Prabowo Subianto. The paper emphasizes the importance of defense cooperation in enhancing Indonesia’s geopolitical influenc…
Timor-Leste’s journey towards full ASEAN membership has been marked by significant milestones and challenges. Indonesia, as a pivotal regional player, has taken a leading role in guiding and facilitating Timor-Leste’s path to becoming ASEAN’s 11th member. Rooted in a spirit of reconciliation that has defined relations between Indonesia and Timor-Leste since the latter's independ…
The integration of Artificial Intelligence in the military domain has been massive and at a rapid pace. States have been lured to invest in the development of AI, not only in civilian sector but also in the military considering the leverage offered by integration of AI in their military power. This integration has taken the forms of autonomous weapon systems and non-weapon military systems. Th…
The strategic utilization of State-Owned Assets (Barang Milik Negara /BMN)at Indonesia’s missions abroad offers a valuable opportunity for the Country to enhance its diplomatic infrastructure, generate non-tax state revenue (PNBP), address specific long-standing issues such as “idle-BMN” and cafeteria operations, and strengthen its diplomatic posture. Therefore, the pivotal questi…