Youth engagement can strengthen ASEAN-China cooperation by incorporating young people into formal regional mechanisms and high-level policy processes. The adoption of a leaders’ statement can provide political commitment and establish a clearer framework for youth participation in ASEAN-China relations. Greater youth involvement can support future leadership, innovation, and regional stabilit…
International museum exhibitions can serve as a strategic instrument of soft power by showcasing cultural heritage, artistic achievements, and historical narratives to global audiences. A collaborative approach involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, cultural institutions, museums, academic experts, and diaspora communities can promote richer cultural exchange and more sustainable exhibition…
Support for Palestine through boycott campaigns requires a calibrated approach that balances political solidarity with economic and diplomatic considerations. Public responses to boycott initiatives vary between support based on moral and religious concerns and concerns over economic disruption and unclear targeting. A combined strategy of public education, targeted economic measures, and inter…
This paper examines the potential of Digital Economy Agreements (DEA) as an instrument for Indonesia's economic diplomacy to enhance trade and collaboration in the digital economy. Indonesia's digital economy value is projected to surge by US$ 400 billion by 2030 through DEA, aligning with economic diplomacy objectives to spur economic growth, people's welfare, and national resilience. Countrie…
This paper emphasizes the urgency of defining a White Paper on Digital Diplomacy as a fundamental document to assert Indonesia's leadership in crafting a cohesive digital policy agenda. The proposed White Paper outlines strategic initiatives, including enhancing digital literacy among the diplomatic corps and leveraging technology to forecast trends that will shape the future of international r…
This paper examines the optimization of Indonesia's representatives' role in the ASEAN Committee in Third Countries and International Organizations (ACTCs) as a strategy to strengthen Indonesia's leadership and influence within ASEAN following its 2023 chairmanship. As a founding member, Indonesia leverages ASEAN to enhance political-security, economic, and socio-cultural cooperation, fostering…
This policy brief proposes repositioning Indonesia's economic diplomacy as a system-enabling instrument to respond to emerging global sustainability trade measures, including tightening environmental standards and supply-chain requirements. The commodity sector faces a growing misalignment between domestic production systems and global market demands, risking competitiveness erosion and margina…
This paper proposes outbound food investment—acquiring equity stakes in overseas agricultural production and supply-chain infrastructure—as an essential complement to Indonesia's domestic food security strategies. Current import dependencies of 100% in wheat, 90% in soybeans, 80% in dairy, and 40% in beef leave the country acutely exposed to geopolitical supply disruptions that food estates…
A data-driven analytical tool can strengthen economic diplomacy in supporting national industrialization by identifying strategic international partners and investment opportunities. An integrated framework combining quantitative global trade analysis with qualitative country profiling can assess industrial inputs, domestic capabilities, business actors, geopolitical risks, and partnership pote…
Overseas Indonesian communities can strengthen public diplomacy by serving as bridges between Indonesia and international audiences. Structured community engagement can improve diplomatic outreach, cultural representation, and people-to-people connections. Developing a dynamic demographic database of Indonesians abroad can help diplomatic missions identify relevant expertise, influence, and com…