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Indonesia’s Strategic Narrative on the New Dynamics of Great Power Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific Budi Riyanto; Darmansjah Djumala; Youzhi Tan
JAS (Journal of ASEAN Studies) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): Journal of ASEAN Studies
Publisher : Centre for Business and Diplomatic Studies (CBDS) Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/jas.v11i1.9406

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Given the rising political tensions between the two great powers, the United States (U.S.) and the People's Republic of China (PRC), a geopolitical shift to the Indo-Pacific region is critical momment in the 21st century. Ideological, economic, military and technological aspects of this new struggle appear to be sharpening. In the current geopolitical change in the Indo-Pacific, two concerns that have not received much attention are addressed in the research, namely the importance of strategic narrative competition in the global information era and the part played by Indonesia in terms of its strategic narratives as a nation in the center of Indo-Pacific geopolitics. By focusing on the interaction of each actor in projecting a story about the order in the new world system, encouraging actors to adapt to their identities and roles in the story, and enacting policies that are in line with their interests, strategic narrative studies have the potential to explore geopolitical issues more thoroughly. Indonesia positions itself actively in a strategic narrative construction that can compete, and create a strategic role that can be played in accordance with its interests rather than playing a passive role and only becoming a victim in the face of the strategic narrative contestation among the great powers. The strategic narrative of Indonesia as it relates to identity, policy, and system is specifically examined in the research. It also examines the role that Indonesia plays in the formulation and projection of the narratives, as well as how the narratives are received in the context of the emerging Indo-Pacific's geopolitical struggle. As a middle power, Indonesia offers a shared strategic narrative that promotes a goal of greater cooperation, hence reducing great power rivalry.
Reinforcing Indonesia’s Maritime Identity: Strategic Narratives within the Belt and Road Initiative Framework Riyanto, Budi; Vadra, Rossabel Mellyana
COMMENTATE: Journal of Communication Management Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): COMMENTATE: Journal of Communication Management
Publisher : Institut Komunikasi dan Bisnis LSPR

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37535/103005220245

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This study examines Indonesia's strategic communication within the framework of the global maritime fulcrum, utilizing the theoretical framework of strategic narratives, which encompasses system, identity, and policy narratives (Miskimmon, O'Loughlin, & Roselle, 2013). This study analyzes how the Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF) vision is projected to enhance Indonesia's diplomatic standing in the Indo-Pacific region. The findings reveal that system narratives are employed to promote a rules-based order, identity narratives reinforce Indonesia's role as a maritime nation and middle power, while policy narratives support the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) to foster mutually beneficial regional collaboration. GMF as a strategic narrative is utilized by Indonesia to benefit from the China-initiated Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), while maintaining its strategic autonomy and leadership at the regional level. Additionally, this research also highlights the three stages of strategic narrative: formation, projection, and reception by global audiences. However, the research is limited by the lack of empirical evaluation regarding the effectiveness of these narratives both domestically and internationally. Future research should focus on analyzing stakeholder perceptions at the regional level and domestic public reception of the GMF narrative, as well as exploring deeper utilization of media to maximize global reception.
China's Multi-Stakeholder Engagement in Indonesia via Development-Driven Public Diplomacy Riyanto, Budi; Amaliyah, Ridha; Nuraini, Rahmi
Global and Policy Journal of International Relations Vol 13, No 01 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33005/jgp.v13i01.5163

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This paper examines China's "development-driven" public diplomacy in Indonesia, focusing on how economic initiatives, particularly under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), strategically engage the multi-stakeholder ecosystem comprising Academia, Business, Government, Community, and Media (ABGCM). Drawing on the Penta Helix framework, the study argues that China utilizes tangible development projects, such as Luban Workshops, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail, and the Morowali Industrial Park, as deliberate platforms to shape Indonesian perceptions, strengthen bilateral ties, and advance its strategic goals. Analysis reveals that this multi-stakeholder engagement results in uneven effectiveness and inherent contradictions. While these initiatives often deliver discernible economic benefits and foster positive sentiment in certain quarters, particularly strengthening Government-to-Government (G-G) and Business-to-Business (B-B) ties, they simultaneously produce significant negative externalities, social friction, environmental degradation, and public skepticism. The effectiveness varies across cases and ABGCM pillars; Luban Workshops show positive outcomes with targeted groups. HSR and IMIP face substantial negative feedback from the Community, Media, and NGOs due to implementation issues and social/environmental costs. The study highlights those Indonesian stakeholders who actively mediate outcomes. It contributes a nuanced understanding of how development functions as a public diplomacy tool within a complex domestic context and the challenges of balancing economic objectives with achieving broad social acceptance and legitimacy.
Communication and Collaboration Model of Indonesian Delegation in Myanmar Earthquake Humanitarian Assistance Hidayat, Muhamad; Mirza, Fajar Iqbal; Riyanto, Budi; Riyadi, Kezia Nariswari
Nyimak: Journal of Communication Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Nyimak: Journal of Communication
Publisher : Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/nyimak.v9i2.14063

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This research analyzes the communication and collaboration model of the Indonesian delegation during the humanitarian assistance mission following the 2025 Myanmar earthquake. While natural disasters in Southeast Asia are frequent and require coordinated international responses, the effectiveness of such missions is heavily dependent on communication and collaboration dynamics, especially within politically sensitive environments. This study addresses a specific scholarly gap by empirically examining how a multi-agency delegation's operational model functions in a context of domestic conflict and political instability. The analysis is guided by a synthesized theoretical framework that integrates crisis communication, disaster diplomacy, and collaborative governance theory. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with delegation members, document analysis, and participant observation. The findings reveal that the delegation's model, initiated through formal coordination with the Myanmar government and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre), was characterized by an active, adaptive, and highly structured information exchange. The mission's success was enabled by a robust institutional design that included the formation of an agile advance team, and by facilitative leadership that guided the mission's humanitarian and diplomatic objectives. The study contributes to the academic literature by providing a novel application of the Ansell & Gash collaborative governance model to a humanitarian, cross-border context and by offering an empirical example of how disaster diplomacy is operationalized. Practical implications for developing training and guidelines for future international disaster responses are also discussed.Keywords: Communication, collaboration, humanitarian aid, Indonesian delegation, Myanmar earthquake ABSTRAKPenelitian ini menganalisis model komunikasi dan kolaborasi delegasi Indonesia selama misi bantuan kemanusiaan pascagempa bumi Myanmar 2025. Meskipun bencana alam di Asia Tenggara sering terjadi dan membutuhkan respons internasional yang terkoordinasi, efektivitas misi tersebut sangat bergantung pada dinamika komunikasi dan kolaborasi, terutama dalam lingkungan yang sensitif secara politik. Studi ini membahas kesenjangan ilmiah yang spesifik dengan mengkaji secara empiris bagaimana model operasional delegasi multi-lembaga berfungsi dalam konteks konflik domestik dan ketidakstabilan politik. Analisis ini dipandu oleh kerangka teori terpadu yang mengintegrasikan komunikasi krisis, diplomasi bencana, dan teori tata kelola kolaboratif. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dengan anggota delegasi, analisis dokumen, dan observasi partisipan. Temuan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa model delegasi, yang diinisiasi melalui koordinasi formal dengan pemerintah Myanmar dan Pusat Koordinasi ASEAN untuk Bantuan Kemanusiaan (AHA Centre), dicirikan oleh pertukaran informasi yang aktif, adaptif, dan sangat terstruktur. Keberhasilan misi ini dimungkinkan oleh desain kelembagaan yang kokoh, yang mencakup pembentukan tim tanggap tanggap, dan kepemimpinan fasilitatif yang memandu tujuan kemanusiaan dan diplomatik misi. Studi ini berkontribusi pada literatur akademis dengan menyediakan aplikasi baru model tata kelola kolaboratif Ansell & Gash dalam konteks kemanusiaan lintas batas, serta dengan menawarkan contoh empiris tentang bagaimana diplomasi bencana dioperasionalkan. Implikasi praktis untuk pengembangan pelatihan dan pedoman bagi respons bencana internasional di masa mendatang juga dibahas.Kata Kunci: Komunikasi, kolaborasi, bantuan kemanusiaan, delegasi Indonesia, gempa bumi Myanmar