Pragmatic Diplomacy:Jokowi Government's New Development On Indonesia's ALL-Dimensional Diplomacy

Indonesia,as a regional power in south-East Asia,has an important position in regional and international affairs.After the ruling of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono,he put forward the ALL-Dimensional Diplomacy idea of "thousand Friends 0 Enemies" in order to expand diplomatic space.After Joko Widodo in power,he has inherited and developed this concept,proposing to make extensive acquaintance with friends who can bring benefits to Indonesia.Since then,Indonesia,on the basis of its all-round diplomacy,has emphasized practical interests and developed pragmatic diplomacy.Economic diplomacy is the core of Joko Widodo "pragmatic diplomacy".It is an important direction of Joko Widodo "pragmatic diplomacy" to develop friendly relations with all countries(regions)(especially neighboring countries(regions))with the focus on economy.On the one hand,in order to increase exports of non-traditional and untapped market products,Joko Widodo cooperates with foreign countries in such areas as infrastructure interconnection,deep-sea ports and power plant construction,as well as simplifying licensing systems and implementing tax incentives to enhance the ability to attract foreign investment.On the other hand,increase Indonesia's global economic participation.The Joko Widodo government,in bilateral or multilateral framework,actively participates in the Economic Partnership agreement,ASEAN-China Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement,ASEAN-South Korea Free trade agreement,and so on to build a platfo1rm for economic cooperation.Multilateral diplomacy is the political guarantee of Joko Widodo "pragmatic diplomacy".Politically,Joko Widodo insists on developing regional multilateral diplomacy through multiple channels based on ASEAN.On the one hand,Indonesia hopes to consolidate its central position in regional affairs and integrate ASEAN to dominate regional affairs through a "collective voice" approach.On the other hand,Joko Widodo hopes to transcend the ASEAN perspective and develop pragmatic cooperation with multilateral mechanisms within and outside the region in the global public sphere and matters of common concern,such as the use of multilateral regional platforms such as the Bali Democracy Forum,the Pacific Islands Forum,and various communication mechanisms to establish the image of Indonesia's responsible regional power Strengthen its position as a medium power and a maritime power.Cultural diplomacy tamp Joko Widodo "pragmatic diplomacy" of public opinion basis.In the cultural field,Joko Widodo attaches importance to foreign cultural exchanges and develops the public diplomacy with the core of the soft power of culture.First of all,in order to strengthen the "regional power" identity,Indonesia in the region and the world to carry out frequent arts and cultural exchanges,so that the world's eyes focused on Indonesia.Secondly,pay attention to the humanistic communication in the development of pragmatic diplomacy in the basic role of public opinion.Indonesia and China have established the "Sino-Indonesian People-to-people exchange mechanism" to deepen people-to-people exchanges,create an open and inclusive "soft environment",and set up a series of youth exchanges and educational exchanges with the United States and European Union countries.Finally,by virtue of the advantages of tourism resources to develop tourism culture industry,to create" charm Indonesia",to enhance the national identity of Indonesian culture,the Indonesian culture to the world.Maritime diplomacy is the main direction of Joko Widodo "pragmatic diplomacy".Joko Widodo government to create a "marine power" important label,with the advantages of the ocean to develop many areas of ocean diplomacy.At the 2014 East Asia Summit,Joko Widodo elaborated the five pivot points of Indonesia's”World oceanic axis "and carried out various maritime practices in the areas of reviving marine culture,marine resource management,offshore infrastructure construction,maritime diplomacy and maritime Defense Force construction.Subsequently,new deployments such as maritime resources and human resources development management,maritime governance,maritime space management and environmental protection were added to the 2017 "presidential regulations" of Joko Widodo,providing policy guarantees for Joko Widodo's maritime vision.In May this year,"the'All the way'International Cooperation Summit Forum",China and Indonesia accelerated the" 21st Century Maritime Silk Road" and "the World Ocean Axis" strategic docking,maritime diplomacy fruitful.In addition,Indonesia has strengthened maritime cooperation with the neighboring countries such as Australia,the Philippines and Malaysia,as well as with regional organizations such as the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF)and the Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)to develop the marine economy and seek common maritime security.To adopt the "ALL-Dimensional Diplomacy" and the middle route is the traditional strategic cultural orientation of Indonesia.As a medium-sized country in the region,Indonesia does not want to stop in Southeast Asia,its diplomatic strategy aims to fully participate in international and regional affairs through all-round diplomacy,expand the multilateral diplomatic arena,enhance the international status and influence.Joko Widodo pioneering new diplomatic ideas,reducing idealism or liberalism,emphasizing realistic interests,taking pragmatic diplomacy as the core priority,and choosing to develop relations primarily with countries and international organizations that can bring tangible benefits to Indonesia.The Indonesian diplomacy under the Joko Widodo government is pragmatic and people-oriented,which will undoubtedly bring more positive benefits to Indonesia.