This article discusses the potential foreign diplomacy strategies of Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto, who is anticipated to inherit and implement his father’s (Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo) diplomatic strategies.
It highlights a significant diplomatic effort by Prof. Sumitro, who successfully halted American aid funds to the Netherlands for military operations in Indonesia in 1948. This successful plea led to the Netherlands recognizing Indonesia’s independence.
The article emphasizes the importance of narrative and kinship in building Indonesia’s soft power in international relations. It also mentions Sumitro’s young age, brilliance in negotiation, and international networking skills that contributed to his success in diplomacy.
Overall, the article suggests that President Prabowo Subianto may continue to use narrative and kinship diplomacy in Indonesia’s foreign relations, drawing from his father’s successful diplomatic strategies.