By: Rizky Widian, Ph.D., Lecturer in IR, Researcher – PACIS The intensifying rivalry between China and the United States (US) has led many to argue that smaller powers are losing their space to maneuver. Since the Trump administration opted for unilateral trade...
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Glocalization on Perfume: Cultural Representation of Indonesia in the Local Fragrance Industry
By: Maria Alpha Carmelite, Lecturer in IR, Researcher - PACIS In recent years, Indonesia’s local perfume industry has experienced remarkable growth. Our local brands such as House of Medici with their sisterbrand, HoM Haute, Project 1945, Ataraksia, Semerbak Perfume,...
Addressing the 80th UN General Assembly in New York: President Prabowo Embodying the Principles of More Active and Assertiveness in the Indonesian Foreign Policy
President Prabowo Subianto appears to be increasingly demonstrating his role as a Foreign Policy President. Since being inaugurated as the 8th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo has tirelessly met with leaders from various countries in various regions....
Toward a Symmetrical Public Diplomacy: Rethinking Korea–ASEAN Engagement
This article was originally published at the Public Diplomacy Center (PDC) website, https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/blog/toward-symmetrical-public-diplomacy-rethinking-korea%E2%80%93asean-engagement Every year, the ISEAS “State of Southeast Asia” survey...
The Dangers of the Narrative “Galang Island’s Readiness to Accommodate Palestinians”
"The Indonesian government should stop its narrative regarding Indonesia's readiness to accommodate sick Palestinians on Galang Island. The international media has created the impression that Indonesia's position is very soft on Israel and the United States. This...
Lee Jae-myung’s Pragmatism: A Re-Opening for ASEAN, and Why Indonesia Must Catch Up
On June 3, South Korea welcomed its new president after almost six months of paralysis caused by the declaration of martial law in December last year. Lee Jae-myung won the election with 49.42%, securing victory by a margin of 8.27% from his rival. Lee is no newcomer...





