This paper intends to learn further about the effort of Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong (CGRI) to limit Indonesian Domestic Helpers (IDHs) from being radicalized in Hong Kong. Data collection method used to obtain the information about the radicalization through interviews and literatures review. Based on the results of research conducted at CGRI, there were no any e…
On 17 July 2020, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) and the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (Kementerian BUMN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic diplomacy cooperation by supporting Indonesian State-Owned Enterprise’s (SOEs) ambition to expand its Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) overseas through the “BUMN Go Global” program. SOEs are one of…
After the toppling of Indonesia's long-reign authoritarian ruler Suharto in 1998, Indonesia has transformed to become the world's third-largest democratic country. Indonesia is quick to embrace its new predicate as it seeks to become a promoter of democracy. Of several initiatives Indonesia conduct, the organizing of the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) and BDF Chapter Tunis should be maximally capi…
Russian hostilities in Ukraine are preventing grain from leaving the “breadbasket of the world” and making food more expensive across the globe, triggering food crisis, inflation, hunger and political instability in developing countries. This global wheat shortage is also affecting Indonesia. Indonesia’s complete dependency on imported wheat has triggered a vulnerability for its food secu…
Digital transformation is two sides of the same coin. As the world is experiencing a rapid pace of adoption of new technologies and their increasing role in efforts to achieve sustainable development, there is also a growing concern about how the digital divides among countries may further deepen the existing global economic gaps between the haves and the have-nots. While it is widely recognize…
In an effort to combat deforestation and promote sustainable forest development, FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade) has become one of the most prominent initiatives. Indonesia is among the first partner countries to sign a FLEGT VPA with the EU. It is important to note that Indonesia is the first country in the world to successfully implement and issue FLEGT licenses through th…
The principle of reciprocity serves as the guiding principle in diplomatic relations, including those involving socio-cultural affairs. Japan is one of the few countries with schools in Indonesia, and vice versa. However, there is a difference between the treatment of Indonesian teachers in Japan and Japanese teachers in Indonesia in terms of the facilitation of ID Card, which is critical for …
Every organization produces data, information and knowledge on a daily basis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia as the government institution in charge of foreign policy gathers and processes a tremendous amount of information daily. In addition to data and information, MoFA also produces knowledge and know-how through diplomatic and policy making practice. The…
This paper examines pre-diplomatic assignment training for Indonesian foreign service officers and proposes ideas for improvement. Referring to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the functions of a diplomatic mission include representation, protection, negotiation, and reporting; several countries, including Indonesia, add the function of managing the mission’s internal affai…
The Renaissance is the fifth volume of Will Durant's monumental series, The Story of Civilization. This work presents a comprehensive history of the revival of art, culture, philosophy, and politics in Italy from 1304 to 1576 AD. Durant describes great figures such as Petrarch, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and the development of important cities such as Florence, Venice, and Rome. With a ri…