Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia, Iran strengthen ties through 8th policy planning dialog
Indonesia and Iran are strengthening their diplomatic ties for 44 years since the formation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to Ambassador of Iran to Indonesia Mohammad Azad. The ambassador highlighted the close relations between the two countries in global affairs, human rights and economic and cultural exchanges.
Indonesia, Latvia strengthen bilateral cooperation in 2nd consultation forum
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia's Director General of Bilateral Cooperation Nils Jansson met with Indonesian Foreign Ministry's Director General of America and Europe (Amerop) Umar Hadi in Jakarta on February 9, 2023, to discuss on the two countries economic status in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral ties and the collaboration in regional and international levels.
Indonesia, Australia join hands to promote inclusivity, economic growth in Indo-Pacific
Indonesia and Australia held a 2+2 meeting on February 8 and 9, 2023, in Canberra to delve into important foreign policy and defense/security matters both at the bilateral, regional and global levels.
China's plan to ban solar panel technology export may affect Indonesia's green energy goal
China has been considering to ban the export of several important technologies needed to make solar panels in order to maintain its global dominance and global market share in the sector. The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology have imposed the ban on Chinese manufacturers to use their large silicon, black silicon and cast-mono silicon technologies overseas.
Indonesia, North Korea see declining trade relations
Indonesia and North Korea have seen a continuously declining trend in bilateral trades although both countries had a blossoming diplomatic relations during the Cold War. During Indonesia's First President Sukarno era, trade between the two countries had flourished and has been ongoing even until this day.
Jokowi's ASEAN vision: Securing stability and prosperity for 2045
As the ASEAN 2023's Chairman, Indonesia hopes to bring stability and prosperity in the region on various issues, including climate change, cyber security, digital economy and disruption of the regional supply chain. Therefore, the government must create a strong foundation of cooperation so that ASEAN can face all kinds of challenges in a responsive manner as a region.
Indonesia, Malaysia team up to fight palm oil discrimination, solve issue on migrant workers
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met with the newly elect Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Bogor Presidential Palace on January 9, 2023, to discuss on, among others, the palm oil industry in both countries and Indonesia's migrant workers.
Digital cooperation between GCC countries and Indonesia
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have maintained their fruitful relations. The 6 GCC countries - comprising of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - are looking to expand more on their digital cooperation with Indonesia.
Indonesia's trade to China suffers a high deficit
Seventy two years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China, both countries have trade imbalance. In 2021, a report indicated the negative trade balance reached around US$ 3 billion. The imbalance was due to China's exports which reached US$ 56 billion while it imported US$ 53 billion from Indonesia.
The ‘BTS effect': How Indonesia should learn from South Korean soft 'economy' power
As the current biggest Korean boy band in the world, BTS has been proving its status by breaking barriers and records - in or outside music industry - around the world.
Indonesia's active role in UN peacekeeping force
The United Nations peacekeeping force was a unit established by the UN to prevent conflict, reduce violence and strengthen security. Many countries have contributed to the UN peacekeeping force by sending their troops. Indonesia is one of them.
Energy transition in Indonesia needs more international supports
Indonesia has invited Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to invest in the new renewable energy sector in the country through the Indonesia-Nordic Energy Investment Day: Collaboration to Achieve Net Zero Emission Target. This is part of the Bali Compact G20 2022, where the host country sees that forging international partners is critical in the energy transition process, supports new economies and increases investment in net zero energy systems.