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…
The growing strategic importance of the Indian and Pacific Oceans has strengthened the significance of the Indo-Pacific region and the roles of Indonesia, India, and Australia. Since 2017, the three countries have developed trilateral cooperation, which was elevated to the ministerial level in 2022. However, differences in diplomatic capabilities, national interests, and levels of commitment ha…
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 Indonesia's critical juncture in shaping its foreign policy towards artificial intelligence (AI) development as a transformative force reshaping economies, industries, and societies globally. While AI offers promise for innovation, productivity, and economic growth, it also presents multifaceted risks spanning economic, social, and geopolitical dimensions that require compre…
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 paper proposes a strategy to advance Indonesia's candidatures for strategic positions in international organizations as a means to strengthen Indonesia's leadership and influence in global fora. As a member of 216 international organizations, Indonesia needs to optimize its membership benefits as mandated by Presidential Regulation No. 30/2019 on Indonesia's Membership and Contribution to …
This paper examines the increasingly present threat of nuclear war since the end of the Cold War, exacerbated by the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea, growing tension in the Taiwan Strait, recurring nuclear tests in the Korean Peninsula, nuclear non-proliferation challenges in South Asia, and nuclear risks from the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines a…
This paper examines efforts by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote gender mainstreaming in alignment with national and international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on gender equality. Although Indonesia ranks 87th out of 146 countries in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Index, the government has undertaken various legislative and policy measures to achi…