States’ behaviour--why a certain country choose to do A instead of B or how to predict their actions in the future--has always been a billion dollar question in international relations study. To answer that question, the study itself has evolved in so many different ways for the last century. Amongst many, one of the most prominent thinking of international relations, namely Neoliberal Institutionalism, provides an explanation on how these states could behave in harmony, through cooperation and towards a common goal, that is through a set of rules imposed collectively understood as international institutions.

To see how these sets of rules could shape states’ behavior, we would like to cite a study case from the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). We found that despite the optimistic promise of the treaty to reduce illicit arms transfers that further guarantee peace, one of  the very fundamental concepts that defines international relations itself has always been a huge hindrance.

Amidst the global pandemic, we often question ourselves: Why do we live in the unluckiest of times? Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, we faced economic stagnation, ecological destruction, the rise of global terrorism and other dire circumstances. It seems to us that life in this era will not be as prosperous and glamorous as the times before. How then, can we cope with the current world condition?

The answer may be found in the works of Albert Camus, a 20th century French philosopher. He argues that we should not fall back into hopelessness, even when facing the most dreadful situation. In this episode of Idea Session, we will talk about the ideas of Albert Camus and how they relate to the current global uncertainty.

This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

Since the September 2019 massive students demonstration in front of the Parliament building, there has been a question concerning the formulation of law in Indonesia. Does the Parliament really create bad legislation on purpose or is it purely a coincidence (UU KPK, RUU KUHP, RUU Minerba, RUU Ketahanan Keluarga, RUU Permasyarakatan, and many more). In this episode of Idea Session, we invited Rheza Maulana as the Vice President on Human Resource and Substance to apply Game Theory as a means to analyze the behavior of political parties and representatives in the Parliament on how they passed legislation. This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

The revelation of Donald Trump’s peace plan for the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict on the Occupied Territories earlier this year has incited controversies. Various individuals and organizations including the UN had urged both parties to renegotiate and come out with a Two-State Solution. However, several considerations on the basis of security and demography seem to render the realization of the Two-State Solution impossible. In this episode of Idea Session, we invited Bayu M. Noor from the Opportunity and Development Division to discuss the underlying ideas and considerations surrounding the past and present occupation of Gaza, West Bank, and the Golan Heights by Israel. Furthermore, we will also discuss the rationale and prospects of establishing autonomy for the Arab-Palestinian populations on modern-day Israel-Palestine. This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

This year, Indonesia and Russia commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations. Despite the huge geographical distance between them, Indonesia and Russia have been able to forge a productive bilateral relationship, though marked with ups and downs. In the midst of geopolitical competitions and global uncertainty, Indonesia should be able to maximize its huge potential in its bilateral relations with Russia in many fields, such as political, economic, military, and socio-cultural spheres, while maintaining Indonesia’s principles of an independent and active foreign policy. This bilateral cooperation is conducted not simply between governments and politicians, but also involving significant people-to-people contacts. In this episode of Idea Session, we invited Jonathan Jordan from the Research and Analysis Division to discuss the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Russia. This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

Recently, several prominent figures in the Western political sphere were deplatformed in social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. Consequently, it raises the pivotal question among plenty of social media users: Is social media truly open for all forms of speech and expression? Or is it just another form of the currently-widespread cancel culture? In this episode of Idea Session, we invited Putu Baruna Nugraha from the Research and Analysis Division to explore the dynamics of social media and free speech, especially in Indonesia. This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

As the pandemic affects our daily and economic activities, the global carbon emissions went into fluctuations. The demand for fossil-fuel-based energy has also collapsed. According to the World Economic Forum, the current situation is a game-changer for renewable energy. In this episode, we invited Naifah Uzlah from the Opportunity and Development Division to talk about how the pandemic pave the way to energy transition. This podcast is hosted by Anggita Andrea from the Opportunity and Development Division. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits

On this pilot episode, Andrea, the host, elaborates on what FPCI, FPCI Chapter UI, and FPCI Chapter UI Idea Session are. Stay tuned for the next episodes! Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Chapter Universitas Indonesia Board of 2020. #FPCIUI #InnovateBeyondLimits