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The ASEANcastEpisode 9: Indonesian Youth, ASEAN, and G20As the only ASEAN country at the G20, Indonesia plays a very pivotal role in advocating for not only its own interest, but also the interest of ASEAN countries as well as other developing countries. In October, G20 leaders will meet to discuss world's most pressing issues. In the lead up to the G20 Summit 2021, youth across the G20 met in July 2021 after about six months of intense negotiation.
In this ninth episode of The ASEANcast, we conversed with Puteri Komarudin, Caroline "Dea" Tasirin, and Angelo Wijaya as the delegates of Indonesia to the Y20 Summit 2021 Italy.
2021-09-131h 07
Foreign Policy TalksEP #53 Youth Contribution to the G20 Summit - Y20 Indonesia DelegationIn this episode, I talked to three Indonesian delegation to the Y20 (Youth 20) Summit Italy 2021. They are Angelo Wijaya, Consultant at World Bank, Caroline Dea, a Lecturer at University of Sam Ratulangi and Co-founder of Sulut Semangat and Puteri Anetta Komarudin, a member of the People's Representative Council (DPR). They are part of the Indonesian Youth Diplomacy (IYD).
We explored their participation at the Y20 Meeting in Italy and issues they were representing. Additionally, we discussed whether political division among G20 members present at the youth meeting and how much confident their voices being heard by the G20 leaders. More i...
2021-08-1036 min
In the World Podcast2020 in HindsightThis is a year-end special episode. In this episode we are joined by Sascha Simon, and these are the four events shaping our world in 2020.
2020-12-3153 min
Foreign Policy TalksEP #30 The Future of U.S.- Indonesia Relationship under Biden's PresidencyAfter Biden defeated Trump on the U.S. election, it has sparked a lot of questions afterwards. One of them is what would be the future of relationship between Indonesia and the United States? I talked to some young foreign policy enthusiasts to explore it. We also discussed the expectation on bilateral economic cooperation and the projection of dramatic shifts in the global climate change efforts. Left to right: Azalea Johannes, an Indonesian Diaspora based in Washington D.C. and Host of Cakap Iklim, Bernard Vega, the President of Indonesian Student Association in New York, Otto Noordraven, the Vice President...
2020-11-1756 minIn the World PodcastWhat could be Japan's Foreign Policy under Prime Minister Suga?Japan has just got its new Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga. This happens after the previous Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, resigned from his post due to health reasons. Suga was pretty much an insider of Abe's administration. Suga held a ministerial position from 2006 to 2007, and was appointed Chief of Cabinet Secretary in 2012. He departed his post to assume his new role in September 2020. Shortly after being sworn in, he made some diplomatic manoeuvres by meeting officials from the US, China, Vietnam, and very recently Indonesia. With this succession of power, we would like to know, what could be Japan's foreign...
2020-11-1722 minIn the World PodcastIndo-Pacific Insider: JapanJapan, world's once second biggest economy, is among the first countries to articulate its Indo-Pacific vision. Then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered his famous "Confluence of the Two Seas" before the Indian Parliament back in 2007. In his more recent term as Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe once again reiterated Japan's interest to pursue a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). But what does Japan's FOIP entail? In this episode of In The World Podcast's Indo-Pacific Insider series, we will explore the vision, position, and role of Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.
2020-11-1613 minIn the World PodcastIndo-Pacific Insider: IndiaIndia has been instrumental in the inception and the subsequent revival of the "Indo-Pacific" ideas. Its close relationship with the US gave birth to the Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor. In its relations with Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered his "Confluence of the Two Oceans" at the Indian Parliament. With an economy that is continuously growing, youthful population, and other political-economic potential, what does the future hold for India's position in the Indo-Pacific region? A speech by Prime Minister Modi in 2018 at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue might help us to better understand where the country is heading.
2020-11-1116 minIn the World PodcastGermany’s Council of the EU Presidency: Germany in the Global Stage ft. Sascha SimonIn the second half of 2020, Germany assumes the presidency in the Council of the European Union (not to be confused with the European Council and Council of Europe). This year, Germany also published its first document that comprehensively outlines its Indo-Pacific "strategy". In this episode, we discussed Germany's foreign policy, its position in the EU, NATO, and the UN, as well as its engagement in the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Sascha Simon is a Master's Candidate at the University of Konstanz, Germany and Gothenburg University, Sweden. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Malmö University, Sweden a...
2020-11-1036 minIn the World PodcastIndo-Pacific Insider: GermanyGermany launched its Indo-Pacific strategy on September 2020. The country released the document in the middle of its European Union presidency which runs from July to December 2020. What does this mean to Germany’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific region and the wider world? How does Germany see China? How does Germany see ASEAN in an Indo-Pacific context? In this episode, we are trying to take a look on Germany’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
2020-10-2321 min
In the World PodcastReflecting ASEAN at 53ASEAN was established 53 years ago. The organization was established against the backdrop of the Cold War. Is ASEAN still relevant today? In this episode, we talked about ASEAN's challenges in political-security (South China Sea dispute), economic (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), and socio-cultural (ASEAN Identity) spheres.
2020-09-1308 min
UNFPA IndonesiaYouth Discuss Meaningful Participation on Reproductive HealthProduced by UNFPA Indonesia
Host: Angelo Wijaya, UNFPA Indonesia Youth Advisory Panel (YAP)
Guest Speaker: Prameswari Puspa Dewi (KITASAMA)
Organized by: Rizky Ashar & Lucky Putra, UNFPA Indonesia
2020-08-2755 min
In the World PodcastThe UN at 75: The Future of Multilateral CooperationThe United Nations (UN) turns 75 this year. Despite some successes it has achieved in the past 75 years, challenges remain. These challenges include the increasing tension between the world's two biggest economies, the US and China, the failure of multilateral cooperation of UN members, as well as the ageing mechanism of UN cooperation. Seventy-five years on, what is the outlook for the UN?
2020-08-201h 02
In the World PodcastHow COVID-19 Shapes Our Post-Pandemic WorldA little over half a year into COVID-19 global outbreak, the pandemic has brought unthinkable changes to the ways we conduct our politics. In recent article published by Tempo, Noto Suoneto shares his perspective on the matter. In this episode of In the World Podcast, we converse with him to explore his perspective on this issue.
2020-08-1031 min
Foreign Policy TalksEP #18 The Challenges and Opportunities of ASEAN Cooperation Amidst the U.S.-China Rivalry #YouthPerspectiveIn this episode, I am talking to Angelo Wijaya, the advisor of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) ASEAN Society and the future foreign policy expert on the challenges and opportunities of ASEAN cooperation amidst the U.S. and China rivalry. The rivalry that is not only on the political level but spread over the security and economic sphere.
I explore of his views on the most pressing problems experienced by ASEAN caused by this inevitable and growing tensions. Are we trapped in the middle of these two major powers? What has the COVID-19 pandemic “told” ASEAN cooperation so far? ...
2020-08-0132 min
In the World PodcastReflecting ASEAN IdentityThis year, ASEAN is expected to adopt the narrative of ASEAN Identity. This episode reflects on ASEAN's effort to push for an ASEAN Identity and the process of identity building in ASEAN.
2020-07-1007 min
In the World PodcastFrom G7 to G11: Quadrilateral to Pentalateral?In this episode, we talk about the postponed G7 Summit and US President Donald Trump's proposal to expand the G7 to become G11. We also talk about its implication to the broader geopolitical configuration in the Asia Pacific region -- and how it relates to the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
2020-06-2310 min
In the World PodcastASEAN, Belt and Road Initiative, and Indo-PacificASEAN is in the heart of China's Belt and Road Initiative and America's Indo-Pacific Strategy. But, what is ASEAN's position on BRI and Indo-Pacific, really? In this episode, we are trying to shed a light the overlapping schemes that exist between ASEAN, BRI, and Indo-Pacific.
2020-06-1815 min
In the World PodcastEU, Belt and Road Initiative, and Indo-PacificThe European Union (EU) seems to be caught up in the US-China rivalry. In this episode we explore the question as to how EU responds to China’s Belt and Road Initiative and United States’ Indo-Pacific strategy. Our discussion touches upon EU’s move to establish an EU army and EU’s exploration on a form of military cooperation, a bit on EU-ASEAN relations, and most interestingly the G11 proposal by US President Donald Trump.
2020-06-081h 06
In the World PodcastASEAN in the Epicenter of COVID-19 ft. M. Habib A. D.In this episode, our discussion covers ASEAN’s sectoral cooperation in the context of COVID-19. We also talk about ASEAN’s partners - the differences between ASEAN partners and what they have done in the context of COVID-19. We also discussed about ASEAN’s relations with its two most important partners the United States and China. One compulsory question is asked: can ASEAN navigate through US-China rivalry during this COVID crisis?
2020-06-0355 min
In the World PodcastEU, ASEAN, and the South China SeaEuropean Union has a long history of cooperation with ASEAN. But, what is EU’s interest in ASEAN, actually? What is EU’s interest in the South China Sea? This episode discusses the possible answers to the above questions while also exploring the concepts and strategies in today’s International Relations and security issues such as Indo-Pacific, Belt and Road, TAC, ARF, EAS, ADMM+, 16+1 or CEEC, Quad, FPDA, G7, and even NATO.
2020-05-2617 min
In the World PodcastIs China taking over the United Nations?As the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump is becoming more inward-looking by pulling out of international agreements and organizations, the move leaves a number of vacant spots where China can come in and try to "lend their hand" to the international community. In this episode, we are discussing China's increasing power and influence on the international stage, by examining China's leadership and role in the United Nations.
2020-05-1613 min
In the World PodcastIndonesia-China Relations after COVID-19 ft. M. Habib A. D.COVID-19 presents challenges to Indonesia domestically and internationally. The pandemic will undoubtedly affect the country’s foreign policy. This episode explores the disaster dimension of COVID-19, how the COVID-19 pandemic affects Indonesia’s relations with China, China’s Health Silk Road, and Indonesia’s position amidst China-US tension in terms of pandemic response. In the World Podcast is joined by M. Habib Abiyan D., a researcher at CSIS Jakarta in exploring some of the most burning questions surrounding the issue.
2020-05-0647 min
In the World PodcastChina-Indonesia at 70The diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China have come a long way back since 1950. The cooperation between the two evolved throughout the years, mostly dominated by cooperation, but have also been vulnerable to skirmishes. What does the relationship hold 70 years after it was first established?
2020-04-1806 min
In the World PodcastBelt and Road after COVID-19: Health Silk Road and BeyondAfter months of hiatus, In The World Podcast is back with more interesting topics to uncover. In the first episode of its comeback, we will discuss China's Belt and Road Initiative, its fate after COVID-19, and the Health Silk Road -- as dubbed by the Chinese Government; a Chinese response to the pandemic by capitalizing on its Belt and Road foundations.
2020-04-0807 min
In the World PodcastForeign Flags in Hong KongForeign flags are waving in recent Hong Kong protests. How do they explain the International Relations side of the Hong Kong protests?
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2019-09-1507 min
In the World PodcastBoris and BrexitBoris Johnson called for a suspension in the British Parliament for 5 weeks. The opposition is trying so hard to table a no-confidence vote. What can we expect now?
2019-09-0112 min
In the World PodcastIndonesia, ASEAN, and the Indo-PacificThis episode reflects on the lecture by H.E. Rizal Sukma, the Ambassador of Indonesia to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the International Maritime Organization at the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
2019-08-2914 min
In the World PodcastIndonesia in the UNSCIndonesia has just finished its chairmanship in the UNSC for a one month period in May 2019. What has Indonesia achieved so far? Can we declare that Indonesia has been successful in its tenure this time? This episode talks about Indonesian non-permanent membership in the UNSC, tailored just for you.
2019-06-0618 min
In the World PodcastIndonesia and ChinaJust like in any other elections in other parts of the world lately, China and foreign relations with China were part of the discussion in Indonesia's latest presidential election. Some argue that Indonesian government has been too soft to China in recent years. However, just how much does Indonesia actually become too soft to China? Does Indonesia actually have a strategy as to how the country should deal with China? Join the discussion in this episode to find out more.
2019-05-3015 min
In the World PodcastTrump's Trade WarChina and the United States have been caught up in serious trade row lately. What does each side want from each other? Today's episode will bring you closer to what's on the table.
2019-05-2615 min
In the World PodcastTheresa May resigns. What about Brexit?British Prime Minister Theresa May resigned yesterday, May 24, 2019 after almost three years in office. Her resignation will undeniably affect Brexit's negotiation process, and even the settlement of Brexit as a whole. How will Theresa May's resignation affect Brexit, what will the future look like for Britain, and what choices are left on the table? This very first episode of In the World Podcast will engage you in a discussion that is made simple, just for you.
2019-05-2523 min