Membaca arah politik luar negeri Jokowi
Kembali ke masa depan? Membaca arah politik luar negeri Jokowi dan prospek Indonesia
menjadi pemain global1
Mohamad Rosyidin
Abstract
Indonesia’s foreign policy in the 21st century has been undergoing significant transformation
after elected president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) came to power. The most prominent character of
Jokowi’s foreign policy is domestic-centric oriented which stress mainly on the protection of
Indonesian citizen abroad as well as improving economic development. As part of the so-called
‘middle power diplomacy’ Jokowi’s foreign relations will focus on the people’s interest with
limited global participation. This paper argues that Indonesian’s new foreign policy will hinder
state ambition to become a global player due to the absence of activism in international arena.
The domestication of foreign policy also undermine Indonesia’s reputation as responsible rising
power. This paper suggests that the new government should maintain Indonesia’s status as an
emerging power with global interests by continuing activism in its foreign relations.
Keywords: Indonesia’s foreign policy, status, global player, activism
1 Makalah dipersiapkan untuk Konvensi Nasional V Asosiasi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Indonesia (AIHII),
Universitas Budi Luhur, Jakarta 25-28 November 2014.
menjadi pemain global1
Mohamad Rosyidin
Abstract
Indonesia’s foreign policy in the 21st century has been undergoing significant transformation
after elected president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) came to power. The most prominent character of
Jokowi’s foreign policy is domestic-centric oriented which stress mainly on the protection of
Indonesian citizen abroad as well as improving economic development. As part of the so-called
‘middle power diplomacy’ Jokowi’s foreign relations will focus on the people’s interest with
limited global participation. This paper argues that Indonesian’s new foreign policy will hinder
state ambition to become a global player due to the absence of activism in international arena.
The domestication of foreign policy also undermine Indonesia’s reputation as responsible rising
power. This paper suggests that the new government should maintain Indonesia’s status as an
emerging power with global interests by continuing activism in its foreign relations.
Keywords: Indonesia’s foreign policy, status, global player, activism
1 Makalah dipersiapkan untuk Konvensi Nasional V Asosiasi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Indonesia (AIHII),
Universitas Budi Luhur, Jakarta 25-28 November 2014.