Foreign Policy Talks

Foreign Policy Talks

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Foreign Policy Talks episodes

  • EP #39 The Dynamic of Indonesia-China Relations Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

    In this episode, I talked to Deputy Chief of Mission of Indonesian Embassy in Beijing, China, Dino Kusnadi on the developments of Indonesia-China relationship. I asked him whether he agree that the COVID-19 plague has made our relationship even become stronger or not and the progress of vaccine cooperation between two countries.

    Seeing the high infection rate of COVID -19 in Indonesia until now., it seems our government is in the struggle situation to cope with this unprecedented global health crisis. What can we learn from China in handling this pandemic? What makes them able to fight against COVID-19?

    The heightened rivalry between the US and China has profoundly affected how Indonesia should engage with China. I asked him to describe our foreign policy towards China under the administration of President Jokowi. Does he agree if I say Beijing has gained more attention to Jakarta than Washington? Is this more favourable direction towards China coming directly from President Jokowi, how is the policy direction made internally?

    Lastly, I asked to him the significant hurdles in Jakarta and Beijing's relationship, especially in the Post COVID-19 world. Check this out!

    36 min
  • EP #38 Recent Developments and Challenges in the EU-Indonesia Relationship
    In this episode, I talked with the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, H.E. Vincent Piket, discussing some important issues in the Indonesia-EU relationship. As we know, the Covid-19 crisis has presented the world with unprecedented health, economic, and socio-political crises, including to the EU and Indonesia. I asked him on what has the EU learned from this pandemic, in regards to leadership, regionalism and collective governance in addressing this common enemy.
    Moreover, I explored his view on how could the EU and Indonesia strengthen our democracy which eroded and weakened these days. I also brought up more controversial issues such as the recent developments of EU-Indonesia palm oil disputes, the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA) and the implications of Brexit on the engagement of two entities. Check this out!
    41 min
  • EP #37 The Developments and Challenges of Indonesia's Defence Diplomacy and Security
    Within one year after being titled as the defence minister of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto has been actively improving its military and security cooperation with many countries. He has reportedly visited Turkey, France, China, Russia and recently the United States. The visits have resulted in a couple of collaboration, deals and agreements. Is it mainly for exploring the underdeveloped security relationship or showing Indonesia’s independence and neutral security policy by diversifying its partners?
    Moreover, do we see an improvement in our defence diplomacy from the governance and leadership under President Yudhoyono compare to President Widodo? What has been changed and what has been continued? During this pandemic, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue relationship known as Quad consists of Australia, Japan, U.S. and India have become more intense, intensifying its cooperation to counter against China. How should Indonesia respond or anticipate Quad development?
    How does the inflaming tension between the U.S. and China impact Indonesia’s defence and security? The recent finding of surveillance drone has made the public fear of an intrusion to Indonesia’s sovereign waters. Are we able to secure our underwater territory from such threats? What should be improved from our defence system in securing our territorial sovereignty? 
    I explored those questions with Lieutenant Colonel Frega Inkiriwang, an active member of Indonesia’s armed forces, PhD Candidate at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Assistant Professor at the Indonesian Defence University. He recently finished his dissertation on the development of Indonesia’s defence diplomacy at the post-new order era.
    47 min
  • EP #36 A View of Young Politician on Democracy, Politics and Corruption

    In this episode, I talked to William Aditya Sarana, a young politician and member of Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD DKI) on politics, democracy and corruption. I asked him the motives and intentions to enter politics, the positive contribution of youth participation in politics, and problems on Indonesia’s democracy today. Moreover, I explored his views on how has the COVID-19 pandemic told us on effective leadership and his hopes on the future anti-corruption efforts. He also shared his messages for young people who wished to enter politics. 

    33 min
  • FP in 5 Mins EP #19 The Dynamic Competition of Global Tech Governance
    The COVID-19, digitalization, and the acceleration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are driving a shift in global governance, including on tech sector. Currently, the United States and China have become the most significant competing powers for global tech governance. What are the implications of this competition and what might challenge their pursuit of global tech governance leadership? Check out this episode by Birgitta Riani
    7 min

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