Indonesia Digital Economic Diplomacy during the Covid-19 Global Pandemic

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v9i1.880

Keywords:

digital diplomacy, National Interest, Covid-19 Global Pandemic, Indonesia, Economic

Abstract

The study aims to optimize the use of Information Technology in Indonesian diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the economic sector. To analyze this phenomenon, the research uses qualitative methods. The study is analytical descriptive by collecting detailed data from various sources of information, especially from multiple sources related to the object of this study. The research results concluded that Indonesia does not have a clear agenda or blueprint for using digital diplomacy. Because the use of information technology to publish policies during the COVID-19 pandemic is increasing, Indonesia must continue to learn from many countries in introducing the formulation of an economic digital diplomacy agenda from institutional adaptation to new approaches in foreign policy socialization through new media. This research will impact a more comprehensive digital diplomacy model for Indonesia.

Author Biography

Dewi Triwahyuni, Universitas Komputer Indonesia

Dewi Triwahyuni a senior lecturer of Program Studi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional, Universitas Komputer Indonesia,  who is  focuses in her studies on international relations and cybersecurity. Research conducted and several publications dominated by themes such as “Internet of things and the implications on global security,” “Cyber ??policy,” and “ICT for International Relations.”

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Published

2022-02-04

How to Cite

Triwahyuni, D. . (2022). Indonesia Digital Economic Diplomacy during the Covid-19 Global Pandemic. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR), 9(1), 75–83. https://doi.org/10.15549/jeecar.v9i1.880