Sellania F1G022020

Megawati’s Foreign
Policy
PLNSDRI
 Opportunities and
challenges faced by
Megawati's foreign policy:
- Opportunities: As Indonesia's first female president, Megawati had a chance to
bring a fresh perspective to foreign policy and strengthen ties with other nations.
Her leadership could have enhanced Indonesia's role in regional and global affairs.
- Challenges: Megawati faced challenges in managing regional conflicts, promoting
economic growth, and addressing domestic issues. Balancing relations with major
powers like the United States and China was also a challenge.
“Concentric Circle" formula
in Megawati's foreign policy
approach:
- Megawati's "Concentric Circle" formula referred to her
foreign policy strategy of prioritizing Indonesia's
immediate neighborhood and then expanding outward. It
emphasized strengthening relations with ASEAN nations
and Southeast Asian neighbors before engaging with more
distant countries. This approach aimed to ensure regional
stability and cooperation.
Megawati's foreign
policy priorities:
- Strengthening regional cooperation through
ASEAN and other Southeast Asian organizations.
- Promoting economic development and trade with
neighboring countries.
- Enhancing Indonesia's role as a leader in
Southeast Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
- Addressing security challenges, including regional
conflicts and terrorism.
 Megawati's strategy in
carrying out her
foreign policy:

Focused on building closer ties with ASEAN members

and neighboring countries.
- Promoted economic diplomacy to boost trade and
investment.
- Actively participated in regional and international
forums to address security and political issues.
- Advocated for a peaceful resolution of conflicts in
the region.
 Indonesia's role in
ASEAN during
Megawati's
administration:

- Megawati continued Indonesia's active involvement in

ASEAN and worked to strengthen the organization.
- She played a key role in mediating conflicts in the region,
such as in the Philippines and Cambodia.
- Indonesia under Megawati's leadership contributed to
ASEAN's efforts to enhance regional stability and cooperation.
- The country's commitment to ASEAN remained a central
part of its foreign policy during her presidency.