International society: the social dimensions of Indonesia's foreign policy

Wicaksana, I Gede Wahyu

doi:10.1080/09512748.2015.1047467

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“…Through the advancement of ASEAN regionalism, Indonesia benefits from the creation of a relatively stable and peaceful region, which in turn creates a conducive environment for Indonesia's economic development (Anwar, 1994). In spite of the adverse effects of the 1997 Asian financial crisis on intra-ASEAN cohesion, the successive governments in Jakarta, from the administration of President B. J. Habibie to Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, continued to enforce the cornerstone position of ASEAN in Indonesia's external affairs (Rüland, 2018;Wicaksana, 2016).…”

Section: Anti-elitism and Victimization Of The Peoplementioning

confidence: 99%

Populism and foreign policy: The Indonesian case

Wicaksana

Wardhana

2021

Asian Politics and Policy

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While the rise and political implications of populism in Southeast Asia have received significant academic attention, the impact of populist ideology on foreign policy remains understudied. This article tries to narrow the gap by presenting a case study of Indonesia under the first tenure of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), 2014-2019. Drawing on the ideational dimensions of populism, which centers on the anti-elitist characteristic of populist leaders, it proposes three sets of hypotheses. The main expected elements are: an anti-elitist stance and a perception of the victimization of the people; a perception about threatening outsiders; and a pro-people style of communication in the conduct of diplomacy. The empirical findings demonstrate that the substance or objective of Jokowi's foreign policy does not confirm the anti-elitist and hostile view of foreigners, although longstanding nationalism remains to dominate Indonesia's foreign policy. Jokowi's technocratic populism's intervention is more effective in introducing and altering the processes and forms of diplomacy, suggesting closer linkages between foreign policy and ordinary citizens.

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Section: Anti-elitism and Victimization Of The Peoplementioning

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Populism and foreign policy: The Indonesian case

Wicaksana

Wardhana

2021

Asian Politics and Policy

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“…In addition, Indonesia was also an active participant in the Non-Aligned Movement Interfaith Dialogue in March 2010 (Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brussels, 2018). The construction of Islam as one of Indonesia's global identities during Yudhoyono's administration was primarily supported by the opinion of the Indonesian Muslim community, such as in terms of support for Palestine and the deradicalisation project to prevent terrorism (Songbatumis, 2011;Wicaksana, 2012).…”

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Maneuvering between two interests: Islam and Indonesia’s global identity the Joko Widodo Administration in 2014-2019

Utomo

2023

SJIM

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This article discusses how the leadership of the first era of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (2014-2019) managed Islam as one aspect of his country’s identity in the global arena. The authors argue that two things influenced the image of Indonesian Islam in the Widodo era. First is the domestic pressure to reclaim the trust of Islamic political groups. Second is a global interest to maintain the status quo as a country with moderate Islamic characteristics that is also active in pursuing world peace. To do this, the authors use a two-level game point of view that sees the constellation of domestic politics and then relates it to how theWidodo government carries out its foreign diplomatic strategy. This article finds that the Widodo administration in the first era could balance the interests of creating an image of a friendly government to Islamic groups. On the other hand, it can also fulfil its commitment to engage in diplomacy as a middle power through strategies dominated by results oriented bilateralism.

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“…This view eventually became embedded in Jakarta when ASEAN was evidently able to accommodate Indonesian national economic development and strategic interests. 55 Nevertheless, Indonesia shows ambivalent attitudes in its regional relations. Indonesian nationalist elites wish to promote what they view as the Indonesian values throughout Southeast Asia, including the benefits of democratic transition and human rights protection.…”

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Unlikely allies? Australia, Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers

Beeson¹,

Bloomfield

Wicaksana

2020

Asian Security

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Australia and Indonesia are two very different countries with little in common other than geography. Their distinctive histories, cultures and identities have meant that the bilateral relationship has often been difficult and characterized by frequent misunderstandings and uncertainty. As close neighbors, however, they have had little option other than to try to make the best of their historical circumstances. This paper analyses the different strategic cultures, policies and perspectives that have emerged in both countries. We argue that despite their differences, the current international order offers an opportunity for "middle powers" to play a more prominent role-if they can recognize their mutual interests and potential as members of a region of growing international importance.

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International society: the social dimensions of Indonesia's foreign policy

Cited by 13 publications

References 15 publications

Populism and foreign policy: The Indonesian case

Populism and foreign policy: The Indonesian case

Maneuvering between two interests: Islam and Indonesia’s global identity the Joko Widodo Administration in 2014-2019

Unlikely allies? Australia, Indonesia and the strategic cultures of middle powers

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