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…
Human trafficking through online scam schemes has emerged as a new form of transnational crime that is increasingly prevalent in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. Thousands of Indonesian citizens have fallen victim to fake job offers spread through social media, lured by promises of high salaries and simple recruitment processes. However, upon arrival abroad, these individuals are instead su…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) holds a strategic position in the South Pacific and has become a focal point in the geopolitical competition between major powers such as Australia and China. Through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure development across PNG, including ports, roads, power plants, and telecommunications networks. This growing presen…
This thesis analyzes the "Interests of the United States in Assisting Ukraine in its Conflict with Russia in 2022-2023." The full-scale invasion carried out by Russia on February 24, 2022, against Ukraine caused Ukraine to struggle in defending its country. In this context, the United States implemented foreign policy to provide assistance and support to Ukraine through economic aid and militar…
In August 2023, the Chinese government released its 2023 Standard Map, which unilaterally claims a significant portion of the North Natuna Sea. This claim overlaps with Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and has triggered a renewed escalation of maritime tensions. It also reinforces China’s gray zone operations strategy, particularly through the China Coast Guard, thereby posing a th…
In 2018, Indonesia's coffee exports to India amounted to only 2,237 tons. However, over the next four years, this figure steadily increased, reaching 43,651 tons in 2022. The growth of Indonesia's coffee exports to India during this period highlights an intriguing dynamic in international trade, making it a compelling subject for research. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the …
This study examines the role of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as an international organization in addressing the water and sanitation crisis in Haiti through the WATSAN program. Haiti, one of the poorest and most disaster-prone countries in the Caribbean, suffers from multidimensional challenges, including weak infrastructure, political instability, and limited …
The cooperation between Indonesia and China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plays a strategic role in accelerating national infrastructure development. This initiative aims to strengthen regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and enhance bilateral political relations. This study aims to analyze Indonesia's diplomatic strategy in utilizing the BRI, as well as to identify the …
This study analyzes the role of the OECD in the implementation of AI-based learning methods in Finnish secondary schools during the 2019–2021 period. The study aims to examine the contribution of the OECD as an international organization in facilitating AI-based educational policies, analyze the implementation of OECD recommendations in Finland, and evaluate the impact of AI on the Finnish ed…
The escalating rivalry between the United States and Tiongkok in Southeast Asia threatens the principles of centrality and unity of ASEAN. Internal issues that blur and weaken these principles have become more complex with the emergence of the rivalry between the two major powers in the region. This research employs a qualitative methodology by conducting a document study and applying a constru…
This study focuses on Indonesia's public diplomacy during the MotoGP event held in Mandalika from 2022 to 2023. MotoGP is one of the largest motorcycle racing championships in the world, making it an excellent platform for a nation to shape its image. Indonesia was selected as the host country for the MotoGP championship, with Mandalika serving as the venue. Indonesia utilized this opportunity …