Author: Luthfi Dhofier
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Maximising the potential of the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
In Brief The Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement concluded negotiations in November 2024. The agreement, due to come into force in 2025, has great potential to economically benefit both nations, particularly Indonesia. But there are many challenges that, unless proactively addressed, will prevent Indonesia from taking full advantage of the deal. Originally published for the East…
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Canada’s Ambitious Relations with Indonesia: Hope vs. Reality
Originally published for the Canadian Global Affairs Institute‘s Policy Perspective. Co-authored with Randolph Mank, Global Business Executive and former Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. After decades of hesitancy, the Canadian government is now vigorously pursuing relations with Indonesia, the largest member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Officials are negotiating a bilateral…
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Canada is long overdue for a national climate security strategy
Climate change is impacting the global security landscape, and experts have warned about climate change’s implications on security risks such as political instability and conflicts. Photo by Wikimedia Commons, taken by the National Observer. Originally posted by the National Observer. Link to original article can be found here The impacts of climate change on security issues…
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Canada’s defeat in bid for UN Security Council seat also reveals Ottawa’s lingering problems at home
Originally published in the Hill Times After Canada lost its bid for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat on June 17, experts quickly blamed Ottawa’s lack of global engagement as the key reason. But Canada’s defeat tells of more than just its foreign policy failure. On many domestic issues, such as the environment and Indigenous rights, Canada’s actions…
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