‘Resilience’ is Indonesia’s new foreign policy buzzword, but is it just rhetoric?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Resty Woro YuniarJanuary 25, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Indonesia has made "resilience" the central theme of its 2024 foreign policy, aiming to protect the nation from increasing global power rivalries. Foreign Minister Sugiono stated this resilient diplomacy would be adaptive rather than reactive, emphasizing domestic strength as crucial for international leverage. Key components include strengthened defense and economic cooperation with partner nations. However, analysts suggest this concept lacks defined objectives and a long-term strategy. There are concerns that Indonesia's diplomacy could become more transactional and potentially deviate from its traditional values of non-alignment, multilateralism, and adherence to international law. The policy was announced in Jakarta on January 14th.

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AFP 30% Jakarta 40% Sugiono ×380% Indonesia ×590%

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