The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (MoFA) participated in 37 National Project Priorities (NPPs) between 2018 and 2021, covering issues such as border security, citizen protection, and international cooperation. Its participation in multilateral initiatives has contributed to maintaining peace, strengthening international law, and promoting cooperation. However, implementation has not …
This paper examines the importance of increasing Indonesian representation in international organizations to strengthen Indonesia’s diplomacy, particularly in multilateral forums. The number of Indonesians working in organizations of which Indonesia is a member remains relatively small and is considered underrepresented, despite the potential benefits and opportunities that greater representa…
This paper examines how the People's Republic of China (PRC) manages the Xinjiang issue through diplomatic means to protect its sovereignty, serving as a case study for Indonesia in addressing the Papua separatism issue, which also faces internationalization efforts and human rights violation allegations. Aligned with Indonesia's Diplomacy Priorities 2019–2024 (4+1 Priorities) placing soverei…
When donors contemplate providing financial support to United Nations Institutions, they encounter a menu of funding options, which are mandatory and voluntary contributions. With the further option to earmark for specific purposes, donors' resources have real effects on UN governing bodies' authority, control over UN programs, and UN operation efficiency. This paper argues that Indonesia …
This paper examines strengthening Indonesia's campaign governance for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council 2029–2030, aligned with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Strategic Plan 2025–2029 and Asta Cita. Indonesia, having submitted its candidature in 2024, will compete against Iran in the June 2028 election at the 82nd UN General Assembly. While the 2018 campaign secured 144 vote…
This paper examines the use of Islamic social finance—specifically zakat—as a means to support sustainable development financing and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Indonesian diplomacy. Leveraging Indonesia’s identity as the nation with the world's largest Muslim population, alongside its moderate and inclusive approach to Islam, would enable the Minis…
Indonesia’s strategy for securing a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2029–2030 requires stronger international visibility and strategic coalition-building. The proposed approach emphasizes promoting UN reform, seeking support from ASEAN, BRICS, and the OIC, and providing capacity-building programs to strengthen engagement with member states. Indonesia can also develop targe…