Foreign Policy Talks

Given the strategic and growing role Indonesia has at the regional and global level, particularly after two years back-to-back G20 and ASEAN leaderships, this episode will review how one of the candidates, Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD have offered to the table when it comes to the country’s international affairs. Both Ganjar and Mahfud are not foreign policy blind. On multiple occasions, they have shown sufficient knowledge on Indonesia’s position globally. In their vision and mission playbook, they are proposing a tagline “Towards an Excellent Indonesia”, with the foundation of having swift moves to achieve an advanced, justice and sustainable maritime nation. Listen to the summary of their foreign policy agenda here! follow @foreignpolicytalks on instagram for further info.

Three candidates have been submitted their application to run as the new leader of Indonesia in 2024-2029. Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka is one of the three candidates. This episode will cover the summary of Prabowo-Gibran's Visions and Missions on Indonesia's international relationships. The short summary is only based from the document that has been shared publicly from their campaign team. Follow @foreignpolicytalks on Instagram to ask more questions.

Listen to my conversation with two recipient of  Schwarzman Scholarship, Ryan Kueh and Hans Sebastian on the importance to understand China more in the future. Considering the consequential influence that China has to global politics and economy, these two guests have some thoughts on the ways China has been misunderstood.  For your information, Schwarzman Scholars supports up to 200 Scholars annually from the U.S., China, and around the world for a one-year master’s in global affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University — ranked first in Asia as an indispensable base for China’s political, business, and technological leadership. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion — attending lectures, traveling around the region, and developing a better understanding of China. 

Please enjoy the Year-End Review of Southeast Asia in 2022 from the perspectives of Foreign Policy Talks members (specifically from our unit "Southeast Asian Society of Foreign Affairs (SASFA)". Coming from different countries with various expertise, we provide to you our candid thoughts on interesting moments that happened this year in the region!

Please enjoy the Year-End Review of Our World in 2022 from the perspectives of Foreign Policy Talks members. Coming from different countries with various expertise, we provide to you our candid thoughts on interesting moments that happened this year! 

Listen to my conversation with Dr. Yohanes Sulaiman, a Lecturer at Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani in Indonesia on the latest President Jokowi’s visit to Russia and Ukraine, of what so called the 'peace mission' in the midst of today's war. Hosted by Thomas Noto Suoneto.

Happy Europe Day! In celebration of Europe Day, Foreign Policy Talks Podcast collaborates with the European Union (EU) diplomatic missions in Jakarta to bring a series of special episode podcast interviews to our loyal listeners. In this episode, H.E. Igor Driesmans, the EU Ambassador to ASEAN shared his views on the future of regional peace and unity, the implementation of EU's sustainability efforts to ASEAN, the Global Gateway initiative, the EU's stances on the Myanmar crisis, and many more! Listen now!Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts

Happy Europe Day!  In celebration of Europe Day, Foreign Policy Talks Podcast collaborates with the European Union (EU) diplomatic missions in Jakarta to bring a series of special episode podcast interviews to our loyal listeners. For this special episode, we had the opportunity to have a discussion with H.E. Maria João Lopes-Cardoso, Ambassador of Portugal to Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam. We explored an interesting discussion on the shared cultural values between Portugal and Indonesia, Portugal-Indonesia historic bilateral partnership, the ocean economy, sports, energy transition and Portugal's role in promoting peace and unity. Enjoy! Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts

Happy Europe Day! In celebration of Europe Day, Foreign Policy Talks Podcast collaborates with the European Union (EU) diplomatic missions in Jakarta to bring a series of special episode podcast interviews to our loyal listeners. Foreign Policy Talks Podcast brings you the most up-to-date discussion with H.E. Olivier Chambard, Ambassador of France to Indonesia. We discussed France's views on Russia-Ukraine's geopolitical tension, the update on France's recent election, and how France promotes peace and unity regionally and globally. Enjoy the conversation! Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts

Happy Europe Day! In celebration of Europe Day, Foreign Policy Talks Podcast collaborates with the European Union (EU) Ambassadors in Jakarta to bring a series of special episode podcast interviews to our loyal listeners. For this special episode, we had such a gripping conversation with H.E Lilla Karsay, Ambassador of Hungary to Indonesia. We covered various issues including the vision for energy transition, trade and investment cooperation between Indonesia and Hungary, also the future of digitalisation, and how to promote peace and stability in the region. Listen now! Available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts