Strengthen the International Relations of Indonesia in A Post Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Public Policy Perspective

Abstract

Covid-19 has hurt various aspects of the country, including international relations between Indonesia and other countries. Various agendas, both bilateral and multilateral, from trade to tourism have decreased due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so efforts are needed to improve international relations in the post of Covid-19 pandemic. Based on this understanding, this article analyze what efforts should be taken by the Indonesian government to improve international relations in the post-Covid-19 era from a public policy perspective. The research method used in this article is a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. The data source comes from secondary data from books, journal articles, regulations and other relevant secondary sources. The results of the analysis revealed that there are at least three policy instruments that need to be taken by the Indonesian government in strengthen the international relations, namely: First, the renormalization of various international agreements which during the Covid-19 pandemic experienced a decline or even had to stop. Second, intensification of bilateral cooperation with partner countries based on multi-sector recovery from Covid-19. Third, play an active role in an international forum to voice the interests of Indonesia and other countries as countries affected by Covid-19, where multinational cooperation is needed to restore international conditions after Covid-19. It is hoped that these three policy instruments will not only be able to encourage the recovery of Indonesia's national condition in the post-Covid-19 era but also be able to strengthen Indonesia's international relations with various countries