Moestopo Journal of International Relations (MJIR)

KERJA SAMA KEPOLISIAN REPUBLIK INDONESIA (POLRI) DAN AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE (AFP) DALAM PENANGANAN ISU PENCARI SUAKA DAN PENYELUNDUPAN MANUSIA TAHUN 2008-2014

Akbar Zudane, Nurmasari Situmeang, Wiwiek Rukmi Dwi Astuti — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

This research examines the role of cooperation between the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in addressing the issues of asylum seekers and people smuggling prevalent in Indonesia from 2008 to 2014. The research employs three approaches, namely the non-traditional security concept, security cooperation concept, and bilateral cooperation concept, to analyze the collaborative efforts in tackling the issues of asylum seekers and people smuggling. The research methodology employed in this study involves the utilization of qualitative descriptive analysis. The findings of this research indicate that the issues of asylum seekers and people smuggling have become significant challenges faced by the governments of Indonesia and Australia. Recognizing the limitations of a single country's ability to resolve these issues, cooperation between the two nations has become crucial.

Keywords: Cooperation, Indonesia – Australia, Asylum seekers, People smuggling

ABSTRAK

Penelitian skripsi ini membahas mengenai peran kerja sama Kepolisian Republik Indonesia (POLRI) dan Australian Federal Police (AFP) dalam menangani isu pencari suaka dan penyelundupan manusia yang marak terjadi di wilayah Indonesia pada tahun 2008-2014. Penelitian ini akan menggunakan tiga pendekatan, yaitu konsep keamanan non-tradisional, konsep kerja sama keamanan dan konsep kerja sama bilateral. Ketiga konsep ini akan membedah kerja sama penanganan isu pencari suaka dan penyelundupan manusia. Pendekatan metodologis yang akan digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif analisis. Berdasarkan penelitian ini mendapatkan bahwa permasalahan pencari suaka dan penyelundupan manusia sudah menjadi permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh pemerintah Indonesia dan Australia. Permasalahan ini tidak dapat diselesaikan oleh suatu negara maka diperlukanlah sebuah kerja sama dalam menangani isu ini.

Kata kunci: Kerja sama, Indonesia - Australia, Pencari Suaka, Penyelundupan Manusia

STRATEGI DIPLOMASI BUDAYA KOREA SELATAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Alif Afdhol Imani, Mansur Juned, Sindy Yulia Putri — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Artikel ini membahas tentang Diplomasi Budaya Korea Selatan dan bagaimana upaya tersebut dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan perekonomian selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Diplomasi budaya adalah strategi negara untuk mempromosikan nilai-nilai budaya, seni, bahasa, dan tradisi mereka dengan tujuan membangun hubungan yang positif dengan negara-negara lain. Selama masa pandemi COVID-19, banyak negara mengalami tekanan ekonomi yang besar akibat penurunan perdagangan dan pariwisata. Korea Selatan melakukan beberapa inisiatif dalam berdiplomasi budaya selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Yaitu promosi seni dan budaya Korea melalui platform digital, seperti konser online K-pop, festival film daring, dan tur virtual ke situs budaya terkenal. Selain itu, Korea Selatan juga dapat meningkatkan upaya untuk mengajarkan bahasa Korea secara daring, memfasilitasi pertukaran budaya virtual, dan mendukung bisnis kreatif Korea dalam mengekspor produk mereka ke pasar internasional.

PERAN INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC) DALAM MENANGANI PANDEMI COVID-19 DI YAMAN

Anjani Pratiwi, Asep Kamaluddin Nashir, Andi Kurniawan — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

Yemen is a country with a weak health care system, very vulnerable to exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic. Realizing this, assistance from other parties is needed to overcome these problems. The ICRC as an international non-governmental organization (INGO) has an interest in helping deal with the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Yemen. By using the concepts of human security and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as role theory, this study attempts to analyze the ICRC’s role in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen. Qualitative-descriptive approach is the method used by the author in this study. Based on the research that has been done, several roles were found by the International Committee of the Red Cross during the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen. Firstly, as implementer, the ICRC plays a role in mobilizing resources by providing the goods and services needed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen. Second, as a catalyst, the ICRC plays a role in advocating for the wider community through campaign activities and dissemination of information on the prevention of COVID-19. As a partner, the ICRC is working closely with the Authorities in Yemen, as well as the Yemen Red Crescent and other organizations in dealing with the pandemic. The result of this study indicate that in carrying out its role as an international non-governmental organization, the ICRC has not been able to play its fullest role due to obstacles and challenges in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Yemen.

Keywords: ICRC, COVID-19, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Human Security, Yemen

LGBT COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN RUSSIA AFTER THE EXTENSION OF THE LGBT PROPAGANDA LAW 2022

Sabrina Rafika Aysiwi, Gonda Yumitro — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Russia is widely recognized for its opposition to the LGBT movement, particularly through the implementation of the 2013 Gay Propaganda Law, which was further expanded by President Vladimir Putin in 2022. This extension has significantly intensified restrictions on the activities of the LGBT community within the country. This study aims to analyze the social impact of the 2022 extension of the Gay Propaganda Law, both in public life and in digital spaces. The findings were obtained using qualitative methods, including content analysis of credible Russian news sources and a literature review of peer-reviewed academic journals published between 2015 and 2025. The results indicate that the extension of the law has had a substantial negative impact on the LGBT community, leading to increased marginalization, a heightened sense of threat due to legal constraints, and limited opportunities for expression, both on social media and in broader society. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the consequences of anti-LGBT legislation and may serve as a reference for future research on social and political developments related to LGBT issues in Russia

Upaya Indonesia Youth Foundation (IYF) Dalam Diplomasi Publik Indonesia Melalui Indonesian Language Learning Program Tahun 2020-2023

Rissa Aliria Putri, Wiwiek Rukmi Dwi Astuti — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Bahasa merupakan alat diplomasi publik yang efektif memperkenalkan identitas suatu bangsa. Tingginya minat asing terhadap Bahasa dan budaya Indonesia memotivasi Indonesia Youth Foundation (IYF) sebagai organisasi non-pemerintah untuk berpartisipasi dalam diplomasi publik melalui Indonesian Language Learning Program. Program ini merupakan yang mengajarkan dan menyebarluaskan Bahasa Indonesia kepada masyarakat asing dengan memanfaatkan potensi Bahasa Indonesia dan kebudayaan Indonesia. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan mengidentifikasikan upaya IYF dalam diplomasi publik Indonesia melalui Indonesian Language Learning Program dengan menggunakan teori dan konsep diplomasi publik dan language as power. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan penggunaan data primer dan sekunder yang diperoleh melalui teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara semi-terstruktur, data, literatur serta dokumen terkait yang diperoleh dari narasumber, media cetak maupun online. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa upaya IYF dalam diplomasi publik Indonesia efektif dalam membangun citra positif nasional melalui pendekatan edukasi Bahasa Indonesia. Melalui pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dan Cultural Sharing, para peserta asing memperoleh pandangan baru yang mendalam tentang Indonesia, serta ketertarikan lebih terhadap Indonesia, walaupun dalam berjalannya program ini ada beberapa hambatan yang harus dihadapi.

KERJA SAMA INDONESIA DAN PEMERINTAH KUWAIT DI SEKTOR MINYAK, GAS, DAN PETROKIMIA (2019-2024)

Sagit Hartono Santoso — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

This study discusses the implementation of Indonesia–Kuwait cooperation in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors during 2019–2024, using a qualitative descriptive method and grounded in International Cooperation Theory and Energy Geopolitics. The findings show that the implementation is reflected in energy diplomacy, investment promotion, and the involvement of the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) in Indonesia’s oil and gas exploration, which led to a gas discovery in 2022. In conclusion, this cooperation produced tangible achievements in the energy sector while underscoring the importance of interdependence and geopolitical factors in shaping Indonesia–Kuwait bilateral relations.

Keywords: International cooperation, Energy Geopolitics oil, gas, petrochemicals, Indonesia, Kuwait, MoU 2019–2024.

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini membahas implementasi kerja sama Indonesia dan Kuwait di sektor minyak, gas, dan petrokimia periode 2019–2024 dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dan landasan teori Kerja Sama Internasional serta Geopolitik Energi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kerja sama tercermin melalui diplomasi energi, promosi investasi, serta keterlibatan Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) dalam eksplorasi migas di Indonesia yang menghasilkan penemuan cadangan gas pada 2022. Kesimpulannya, kerja sama ini menghasilkan pencapaian nyata di sektor energi sekaligus menegaskan pentingnya interdependensi dan faktor geopolitik dalam hubungan bilateral Indonesia–Kuwait.

Kata Kunci: Kerja Sama Internasional, Geopolitik Energi, minyak, gas, petrokimia, Indonesia, Kuwait, MoU 2019-2024

FROM MIDEC TO NEW MIDEC: CAPACITY BUILDING AND THE FUTURE OF INDONESIA-JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE COOPERATION

Hartanto Hartanto, Naila Safa Amira — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ABSTRACT

This study analyzes the cooperation between Indonesia and Japan through the New Manufacturing Industry Development Center (New MIDEC) program in strengthening the capacity of Indonesia’s automotive industry during the 2019–2024 period. As a continuation of the previous MIDEC under the Indonesia–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA), the program aims to enhance the competitiveness of the national automotive sector through human resource development, technology transfer, and industrial strengthening. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, data were collected through document analysis and in-depth interviews with officials from the Ministry of Industry. The findings reveal that New MIDEC has made a significant contribution to human resource capacity building, particularly through modular training and the empowerment of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Nevertheless, its implementation continues to face challenges, including technological gaps and limited adoption of advanced technologies by domestic industries. Accordingly, this study recommends strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration and optimizing technology transfer to ensure that New MIDEC delivers greater benefits for the development and global competitiveness of Indonesia’s automotive industry.

Keywords: New MIDEC, IJEPA, Capacity Building, Automotive Industry

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini menganalisis kerja sama Indonesia–Jepang melalui program New Manufacturing Industry Development Center (New MIDEC) dalam upaya penguatan kapasitas industri otomotif Indonesia pada periode 2019–2024. Program ini merupakan kelanjutan dari MIDEC sebelumnya yang menjadi bagian dari Indonesia–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA), dengan tujuan meningkatkan daya saing industri otomotif nasional melalui pengembangan sumber daya manusia, transfer teknologi, dan penguatan sektor terkait. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa studi dokumen dan wawancara mendalam dengan Kementerian Perindustrian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa New MIDEC berkontribusi signifikan terhadap peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia, terutama melalui pelatihan modular dan penguatan industri kecil dan menengah (IKM). Meski demikian, implementasinya masih menghadapi sejumlah kendala, antara lain kesenjangan teknologi dan rendahnya tingkat adopsi teknologi oleh industri domestik. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini merekomendasikan penguatan kolaborasi lintas sektor serta optimalisasi alih teknologi agar New MIDEC dapat memberikan manfaat lebih besar bagi pengembangan daya saing industri otomotif Indonesia di tingkat global.

Kata kunci: New MIDEC, IJEPA, Capacity Building, Industri Otomotif