Buku ini adalah satu sumber rujukan tentang perjuangan mengembalikan Irian Barat ke dalam wilayah persatuan dan kesatuan Negara Republik Indonesia dari kekuasaan kolonial Belanda yang ngotot ingin terus menguasai wilayah itu setelah terjadi kompromi Konperensi Meja Bundar pada tahun 1949 di Den Haag. Isi buku ini menguraikan keberhasilan strategi Bung Karno mewujudkan keutuhan wilayah kesatu…
The crucial role of Indonesianists in shaping global understanding and policy towards Indonesia is examined in this paper. Indonesianists are scholars and experts who specialise in Indonesian studies. The areas that this global understanding and policy covers are politics, culture and economics. From Benedict Anderson's analysis of nationalism to Clifford Geertz's ethnographic insights, Indones…
This paper examines the need to strengthen the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) as coordinator of foreign relations and foreign policy implementation, as set out in Law No. 37 of 1999 and Presidential Decree No. 116 of 2020. While the MoFA prioritises coordination with Indonesian representatives, ministries and agencies, and other stakeholders, there is still room for improvement …
The Workshop on Managing Potential Conflict in the South China Sea provides an informal platform for dialogue and confidence-building among regional stakeholders. However, declining participation, political posturing, and limited non-governmental involvement have reduced its relevance. Transitioning the Workshop into a fully Track Two diplomacy platform can revitalize its role by establishing a…
The increasing global demand for critical minerals and the vulnerability of their supply chains have intensified geopolitical competition among major economies seeking to secure access to these strategic resources. In this context, Indonesia’s critical mineral resources, particularly nickel, create opportunities to strengthen its position in the global supply chain. This study discusses Indon…
Indonesia has diverse culinary traditions and abundant spice resources that provide opportunities for strengthening cultural and economic cooperation with African countries. African societies also have strong traditions of using spices and flavorful ingredients, creating potential for the promotion of Indonesian gastronomy in the region. This study discusses the opportunities and challenges of …
Africa’s growing working-age population and increasing adoption of digital technologies provide opportunities for strengthening Indonesia’s diplomatic outreach through social media. The document discusses the use of social media by Indonesian Missions in Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique, focusing on their official accounts and the role of digital public diplomacy in en…
Indonesia’s raw materials downstream policy, particularly the prohibition on nickel ore exports and the domestic processing requirement, has faced challenges following a dispute filed by the European Union at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO Panel found that the measures were inconsistent with the WTO principle concerning the general elimination of quantitative restrictions, creati…
The role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (MOFA RI) in ASEAN’s economic pillar is examined through its involvement in Economic and Technical Cooperation (ECOTECH) under ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Indonesia’s participation in ECOTECH cooperation faces several challenges, including limited awareness of available funds, difficulties in securing partici…