This study examines the dynamics of handling Rohingya refugees in Aceh Province from 2020 to 2023, focusing on social, political, humanitarian, and inter-agency coordination aspects. The increasing influx of arrivals has made Aceh Province a major transit area for Rohingya refugees fleeing the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. This study examines the roles of UNHCR, local governments…
This research discusses the efforts to optimize the export of Indonesian mangosteen to China through the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) scheme. As a strategic horticultural commodity, mangosteen has a high economic value and plays a role in supporting the national economy. ACFTA provides a significant opportunity for Indonesia with the elimination of tariff barriers and the reduction of no…
The Peace Corps is a United States instrument in Indonesia that focuses on English language teaching programs in rural areas of Indonesia, not only as a means of educational assistance but also as a tool of US foreign diplomacy. Through the concept of Soft Power, the United States seeks to build a positive image, strengthen bilateral relations, and spread values in partner countries such as Ind…
Space cooperation has become one of the strategic forms of collaboration widely undertaken by countries around the world. As a developing nation, Indonesia has been involved in space cooperation since 1967. To date, Indonesia has partnered with various actors to launch its satellites into Earth’s orbit. In recent years, there has been a growing tendency to cooperate with one particular intern…
Rice is an important commodity in Indonesia's food security and economy, with a high dependence on imports, especially from Thailand. This study aims to analyze the role of rice in Indonesia's food security and economy, factors that drive rice imports, and its impact on Indonesia's food security. This study uses the theory of imports and food security. This theory explains how trade policies …
The Indonesian language plays a strategic role in strengthening national identity and enhancing the nation's competitiveness at the global level. In the context of international relations, the recognition of Indonesian as an official language of the UNESCO General Conference represents a significant step to expand Indonesia’s cultural influence and diplomacy worldwide. This effort is supporte…
This study discusses the collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Chinese collectible figure company, Pop Mart, through the Amazing Thailand Experience with Labubu campaign held from July 1 to 4, 2024. The campaign aims to re-attract Chinese tourists in the post-COVID-19 era and support the target of 8 million Chinese and 40 million international tourist arrivals in…
The Indonesia–Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA) signed in 2020 and implemented in 2021, was expected to boost Indonesia’s non-oil and gas export performance to South Korea through tariff elimination and improved market access. However, data from 2021 to 2023 show that Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports experienced significant fluctuations despite the agreement.…
As one of the driving forces of the economy and the largest employer in Vietnam, the garment industry faces many issues related to the fulfillment of workers' rights. The International Labor Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), plays a strategic role in promoting the protection of workers' rights in various countries, including Vietnam. This study aims to analyze…
The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious and most-watched international soccer competition in the world. The tournament is held every four years, except during World War II (1942 and 1946). For the first time, Qatar was selected to host the World Cup in 2022. Qatar is leveraging the hosting of the FIFA World Cup to promote its cultural values and dispel negative perceptions of Islam held by t…
International Justice Mission (IJM) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on addressing exploitation and crimes against children, women, and victims of violence. The Philippines is one of the global epicenters of the problem of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC). Every week, more than 20,000 images of child sexual abuse are uploaded to the internet. Therefore, IJM pla…
This research explores the strategy of the Indonesian government in proposing Belitung Island as part of the UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp). The geopark concept integrates geological heritage conservation, educational activities, and local economic empowerment through geology-based tourism. Belitung Island holds distinctive geological features, including massive granite tor formations, Satam ston…
Education is a fundamental right of every child, including the children of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Malaysia. However, various challenges such as immigration status, financial constraints, and Malaysian education policies that limit access for non- citizen children pose significant obstacles to their access to formal education. This study aims to analyze the role of Sekolah Indonesia…
Every country has an interest in pursuing development to enhance the welfare of its people. However, development that neglects environmental considerations can result in severe ecological damage. This study examines how UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program in the Giam Siak Kecil – Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve, located in Riau Province, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Devel…
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is one of the international conventions that regulates the rights of persons with disabilities and has been adopted by ratifying countries. Indonesia, as one of the ratifying countries, has established national regulations through Law No. 8/2016 related to Persons with Disabilities. As a concrete step of implementation, local go…
This study discusses the role of Greenpeace in preventing deforestation of the customary forests of the Awyu Tribe in South Papua. Deforestation in this region has become increasingly widespread due to the expansion of palm oil plantations, particularly by PT Indo Asiana Lestari (IAL). The expansion by IAL demonstrates how non-transparent licensing processes, minimal involvement of Indigenous c…
This study examines the role of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in addressing the food crisis in Ukraine during 2022–2023, triggered by the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on February 24, 2022. In 2022, Ukraine became the center of attention when a hunger crisis began to hit due to the prolonged conflict, especially due to the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war. This condi…
This study aims to evaluate the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) cooperation on Indonesia-Tiongkok foreign trade during the period 2022-2023. The main issue examined is how RCEP influences Indonesia-Tiongkok foreign trade from 2020 to 2023. As the world’s largest free trade agreement involving 15 member countries, RCEP is expected to reduce trade barriers and e…
This study aims to analyze the role of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in facilitating a digital tax agreement between France and the United States in response to the dispute arising from the implementation of the Digital Services Tax (DST). France introduced the DST in 2019 to impose taxes on revenues earned by foreign digital companies that profit from users …
The use of local currency is the settlement of bilateral transactions between two countries carried out in the currency of each country, the transactions are carried out in the territory of each country. The implementation of the Local Currency Use cooperation has been carried out since 2018 with Malaysia and Thailand. In August 2020 this cooperation was implemented with Japan. Then on Septembe…