Makassar, September 7, 2026 — The Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University, held a limited discussion entitled “Formulating Foreign Policy Strategies” on Monday, September 7, 2026. The event took place at the Department of International Relations, 3rd Floor of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Building, Hasanuddin University, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WITA.
Focusing on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, the discussion explored how Indonesia can utilize the potential of regional cooperation to support the strengthening of the national shipbuilding industry. The discussion provided a space to examine the relationship between foreign policy strategies and Indonesia’s national interests, particularly in sectors with maritime and economic dimensions.
For the event, the Department of International Relations invited Muhammad Takdir, Head of the Foreign Policy Strategy Agency at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, as the Discussion Facilitator. His participation provided attendees with an opportunity to gain perspectives on Indonesia’s foreign policy from the standpoint of a government institution.
The Indo-Pacific region is particularly relevant to the study of International Relations, as it serves as a space where various countries and interests interact. For Indonesia, regional cooperation can be connected to a range of national interests, including economic and maritime sectors.
Through the discussion, participants were encouraged to examine how foreign policy formulation can be connected to national interests and developments in regional cooperation. The discussion also provided an opportunity to understand the relationship between domestic issues and Indonesia’s engagement in regional dynamics.
Beyond serving as a forum for exchanging ideas, the event brought together academic perspectives and experiences from the government sector. This provided an opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the processes and contexts involved in Indonesia’s foreign policy formulation.
Through the “Formulating Foreign Policy Strategies” Limited Discussion, the Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University, continues to provide forums that address strategic issues in International Relations and developments in Indonesia’s foreign policy.
Writer: Cheryl Fiola Cristy Lameanda
Editors: Munif Arif Ranti and Rhin Khairina Rahmat
