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Share my latest Op-ed titled "How will the Prabowo Administration shape Indonesia's foreign policy as a Middle Power?" published at the Asia Pacific Bulletin by The East-West Center in the US. In the Op-ed, I explained the nature of Indonesia as a middle power and three comparative advantages of Indonesia compared to the other middle powers. It also analyzed President Elect's international engagement activism prior his inauguration. He himself, is yet to annouce his foreign policy strategy besides the good neihborhood policy. Please find below the link https://lnkd.in/g6xtS5Ee

https://lnkd.in/dS9J-6ir There’s Nothing Gray About China’s Maritime Muscle-Flexing Illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive — why the ICAD moniker for Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea needs to be adopted. July 25, 2024 at 2:30 AM GMT+5:30 By Karishma Vaswani A provisional arrangement between China and the Philippines, intended to smooth their troubles in the South China Sea, has quickly unraveled. Now more than ever, Manila and the international community need to call Beijing’s “gray zone” activities in the contested waters what they are: Illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive. This will bring further transparency to a situation that has the potential to turn into a major global flashpoint. The moniker, known as ICAD, was first coined by a Filipino general. Gray-zone activities refer to provocative actions that aren’t so egregious they would demand a warlike response, but neither are they of a peaceful nature.

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Interesting to se how my comments have been used in the following video: "Professor Stephen Nagy of Tokyo's International Christian University attributes China's actions to Japan's increased outreach efforts with other Asian nations. Nagy suggests that #China aims to pressure #Japan to reconsider its priorities, especially concerning the #Taiwan issue, in response to Japan's coordination and aid efforts in Southeast Asia." From Manila to Tokyo: Diaoyu Islands Dispute Heats Up: Could it Trigger a Wider Conflict? https://lnkd.in/g2UCjrWH

After my excellent visit to Korea in November, today I met with Mr Byoung-Hwan Kim, Korea’s Vice Minister for Economy and Finance, to formally launch the ‘Korea-UK Dialogue on Investment Cooperation’ via the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).   The Dialogue focuses on attracting greater levels of Korean capital into our country. The Republic of Korea is the 13th largest economy in the world and by 2035, its import market is expected to grow by 45%, with a potential 45 million middle-class consumers. It’s vital that we continue to increase trade between our nations and maximise the opportunities for British businesses to benefit from this growing market. Following the completion of the First Round of the UK-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement negotiations, these agreements deepen our long, shared history of diplomatic relations and promise substantial benefit for our economies.

Video is a genuinely impactful medium for communication, and it's great to see the UK Foreign Secretary and his team leveraging this tool effectively to engage on issues of strategic importance. This approach is especially instructive for the Foreign Ministries in Central Asian republics, where traditional media like newspapers and diplomatic visits are more common. Expanding into video could significantly enhance the visibility and understanding of their foreign policies. David Cameron’s recent intensive tour across the region highlights just how pivotal these visual engagements are. This could serve as a valuable blueprint for Central Asia to broaden their communication strategies. #ForeignPolicy #CentralAsia #DavidCameron #StrategicCommunication #DigitalDiplomacy #GlobalAffairs #CreativeCommunications #DiplomaticInnovation #InternationalRelations #VisualDiplomacy

UN: Taiwan is a province of China

MOFA response to US-Italy Consultation on the Indo-Pacific reaffirming importance of peace and stability across Taiwan Strait The US Department of State on May 21 issued a press statement on the United States-Italy Consultation on the Indo-Pacific cochaired by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Riccardo Guariglia in Washington, DC, earlier that day. The statement noted that the two sides discussed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. During a congressional hearing that same day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that the United States is working with countries around the globe to preserve cross-strait peace and stability and ensure that China cannot unilaterally alter the status quo https://lnkd.in/gBS8tbSF

Strengthening of Authoritarian Alliances: The weakening of the global rules-based order can encourage the formation of authoritarian alliances, such as the China-Russia partnership, which may offer an alternative to the Western-led international system and its perceived double standards.