This paper examines the role of Indonesia's leadership strategy in operationalizing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) to strengthen ASEAN Centrality and enhance ASEAN-European Union synergy in the Indo-Pacific region. ASEAN faces an implementation gap regarding the AOIP, while the European Union confronts credibility challenges in its Indo-Pacific engagement. Indonesia's experience w…
Indonesia’s Children’s School Tuition Fee Support (BBPA) for Home Staffs abroad requires improvement to keep pace with rising education costs. Although BBPA covers tuition for up to two children, its funding has remained unchanged since 2016 and often covers only part of actual costs. This situation creates financial and administrative challenges for staff stationed overseas. The proposed â…
Indonesia can strengthen ASEAN creative economy cooperation by improving cross-pillar coordination between the ASEAN Socio-Cultural and Economic Communities. Despite the growing importance of the creative economy, regional cooperation remains fragmented due to differing approaches and mandates among relevant institutions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs can strengthen its strategic role by faci…
Digital transformation can improve the usability of Data Economic Intelligence (DEI) to strengthen Indonesia’s economic diplomacy. Although DEI provides valuable economic information from Indonesian overseas missions, its accessibility and practical use remain limited. This study proposes integrating digital technologies to streamline data collection, analysis, and visualization, enabling pol…
Empowering spouses of female diplomats can strengthen gender-inclusive policies and support the effectiveness of Indonesian diplomatic missions abroad. As the number of female diplomats increases, male spouses accompanying them face limited institutional support compared with spouses of male diplomats. This Study proposes tailored orientation, capacity-building programs, and inclusive mechanism…
Capacity building and technology transfer (CBTT) can strengthen Indonesia’s economic diplomacy in the ocean and climate sectors. As the world’s largest archipelagic country, Indonesia faces significant environmental vulnerabilities while possessing substantial maritime resources. However, CBTT cooperation remains fragmented across government institutions, limiting coordination and Indonesia…
critical minerals policy plays a strategic role in advancing value-added industries and strengthening its position in the global clean energy transition. As global demand for electric vehicle batteries and critical minerals increases, Indonesia can leverage its reserves of nickel, tin, bauxite, and copper through downstream processing. While this policy has supported industrial development, emp…
Indonesia’s Ayam Cemani offers significant potential to strengthen the country’s economic presence and diversify its premium exports. Despite growing global demand, its genetic heritage and market potential remain insufficiently protected and developed. This paper proposes a strategic diplomatic role for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in promoting Ayam Cemani as a premium Indonesian produc…
Indonesia’s healthcare industry has opportunities to expand collaboration with Cuba and Caribbean countries in the post-COVID-19 era. Cuba’s established medical expertise and the Caribbean’s reliance on external healthcare solutions create opportunities for knowledge sharing, investment, joint ventures, and capacity building. However, political and economic challenges may hinder the devel…
Indonesian students in Egypt, particularly at Al-Azhar University, serve as potential cultural ambassadors for promoting Indonesia’s culture and strengthening cultural diplomacy. However, their current cultural activities remain largely limited to Indonesian communities, resulting in limited outreach to Egyptian and international audiences. This paper proposes a more strategic approach throug…