While absorbing the new culture, diaspora maintain their old tradition and love towards their home country, and become so prominent in so many fields. Despite their desire to contribute to Indonesia's progress, they are still under-represented politically. The merging of their votes in Jakarta District brings subsequent impact on the channeling their interests. The main focus of this study i…
On 15 September 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) announced a three-way technology sharing agreement called AUKUS. The primary purpose of AUKUS is to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines, but it also includes a commitment to jointly develop other military capabilities and capacities. According to a joint statement, the deal underscores the three co…
Economic diplomacy has taken center stage in Indonesia foreign policy since President Joko Widodo took office. Boosting Indonesia’s export and the growing protectionism in international trade signify the need to enhance Indonesia economic diplomacy. However, the ideas of economic diplomacy is yet to be backed by institutionalized programs that aims to increase skills and knowledge of diplomat…
One of the core businesses of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia is communicating various messages on Indonesia’s diplomacy and foreign policy to the global audience as well as domestic constituents. This communication takes the form of physical/printed and digital products, which requires a consistent visual presence in order to project authority and credibility. Th…
In order to strengthen Indonesia’s leadership and contribution at the regional and global level, the country has been playing an active and constructive role representing developing countries as well as a “middle-power” to help find ways and solutions to address common-shared issues. Indonesia along with “like-minded, middle-power” countries saw the need to find innovative approaches …
In line with the main priorities of President Joko Widodo in foreign policy to focus on economic diplomacy with the aim to bring economic benefit for Indonesian through trade and investment, as well as to support national development programs, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia has been actively pursuing policies, activities and initiative within the corridor of econom…
Market and the creative economy industry became the central potentials for the Indonesian industry. The 3,43% share of the Indonesian population of the world and its rich natural resources made the country’s bargaining power as a potential creative economy market. According to the Global Religious Futures, Indonesia is the largest Muslim majority country globally, with a total of 229.62 milli…
This report was prepared for UNCTAD by William Kovacic, Commissioner, United States Federal Trade Commission, and David Lewis, Gordon Institute of Business Science, former Chairman of the South African Competition Tribunal. The substantive backstopping and review of the report was the responsibility of Ulla Schwager. Carl Buik provided valuable feedback. UNCTAD would like to acknowledge the val…
It has long been recognized that local workers play a vital role in the diplomatic and consular operations of Indonesia's embassies and consulates. In order to match the increased expectations for the results of Indonesian diplomacy, all work components at Indonesian Missions, including local staff, are expected to work and perform at a high level. Numerous attempts have been made, including…
A counterterrorism spy describes his leadership of the campaign that routed al Qaeda and the Taliban in the weeks after the September 11 attacks, offering insight into the ways in which the Afghanistan campaign changed American warfare.