Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Outlook 2023

The public discussion on “Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Outlook 2023” revolved around Indonesia’s foreign policy in 2022 and prioririties for Indonesia’s foreign policy in the following year, as revealed in the Annual Press Statement 2023 of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Questions answered during the discussion included; What lessons may be learned from Indonesia’s foreign policy? What will be the key trends, opportunities and challenges? What should we anticipate? How is Indonesia’s leadership perceived in ASEAN and MIKTA?

Speakers: Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, Founder and Chairman of Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia; Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar, Co-founder of FPCI and Research Professor at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN); Dr. Lina Alexandra, Head of the Department of International Relations of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia (CSIS); and Endy Bayuni, Senior Editor and Board Member at The Jakarta Post; Moderator: Sylvia Yazid, Ph.D, Lecturer at Parahyangan University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91QNOYxltYo)

Diplomasi Bakso

FPCI hosted students from various FPCI University Chapters so they could closely interact closer with Ambassadors in informal conversations over bakso. In this event, students addressed questions to participating Ambassadors and got insights from them on topics ranging from current foreign policy developments in the countries they represent to personal development tips.

1000 Abrahamic Circles Public Discussion Generation to Generation: “Empowering Grassroots Efforts in Promoting Interfaith Harmony”

This virtual public discussion with the title, “Generation to Generation Dialogue: Empowering Grassroots Efforts in Promoting Interfaith Harmony,” focused on how to maximize grassroots efforts at promoting interfaith harmony and encourage cooperation between the young and older generations in a way that creates robust synergy. The speakers were: 1. Rabbi Jeff Berger, Member of the Fifth Circle (Eco-Circle); 2. Zon Vanel, Fellow of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID); 3. Linda Desyana Koswara, Program and Public Relations Manager of the Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP); and 4. Agustinus Allan Porajow, Delegate to the 4th ASEAN Youth Interfaith Camp 2020 Opening Remarks were delivered by Dr. Dino Patti Djalal. Founder and Chairman of FPCI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqLOacPcUPY)

FPCI Roundtable Discussion with National Committee on United States–China Relations

FPCI hosted a delegation from the National Committee on United States–China Relations in an exclusive and candid roundtable discussion at Bengkel Diplomasi, FPCI Secretariat. During the roundtable, experts and eminent figures engaged in a discussion on the complex dynamics between the United States and China. They also exchanged perspectives on critical issues such as geopolitical tensions and other global challenges.

Heart-to-Heart | President Of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Talks To Indonesia

The war in Ukraine stands out as the world’s most ferocious war today. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to tens of thousands of lives lost (and counting) on both sides, massive destructions, countless civilian casualties, and around 12 million Ukrainians refugees and displaced persons. Moscow’s initial belief that the invasion would be over in a matter of days has been thwarted by the epic resistance from Ukrainian military forces and civilian fighters. Despite attempts at peace talks, the war continues indefinitely. The Ukraine war has brought about far reaching impacts on the world order, geopolitical dynamics, and global economy, affecting multilateralism, international finance and trade, energy security, food security, supply chain, etc.

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Virtual Public Discussion on “Is There an Arms Race Taking Place in the Indo-Pacific Region?”

There have been diverse perceptions on the current state of security in the Indo-Pacific after AUKUS announcement and the recent development of QUAD engagement. Some Southeast Asian countries have expressed concerns on the increasing military power projection in the region that might trigger (or escalate) an arms race. This brought a vague conclusion on how should ASEAN respond to the great powers’ moves on the region’s geopolitics chessboard. For this reason, the public discussion was held.

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Dialogue for Innovative and Sustainable Growth (DISG): The Next Chapter of ASEAN and Japan Economic Cooperation in the Post-Pandemic Era

In collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA); the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan (METI); and the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC), Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia had the pleasure to host the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan– H.E. Koichi Hagiuda.

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Net Zero Indonesia by 2050: Roadmap for Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy

In cooperation with the Institute for Essential Services Reform; Kementerian PPN RI/Bappenas; Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH; dan Germany Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety under Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) Programme, Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia convenes “Net Zero Indonesia by 2050: Roadmap for Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy” to introduce a roadmap which will allow Indonesia to achieve net-zero emissions in the energy sector while sustainably thriving in meeting its power demand.

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