YASIN ALSYSYASIN ALSYS

International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social SciencesInternational Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences

This study analyzes Indonesias defence diplomacy towards Fiji through the combined lenses of neorealism and soft power to explain Jakartas strategic conduct in the South Pacific. In a regional environment where states prioritize security and survival, Indonesias engagement with Fiji represents a calculated, non-coercive approach to advancing national interests, particularly regarding the Papua issue. Defence diplomacy initiatives include officer training programmes, high-level visits, joint military exercises, and institutionalised strategic dialogues designed to promote trust, transparency, and mutual understanding. Empirical evidence highlights the participation of Fijian officers in Indonesias Army Staff and Command College and Peacekeeping Centre, as well as bilateral commitments to expand cooperation across the army, navy, and air force. These activities have coincided with a moderation of Fijis stance on Papua in regional forums, aligning more closely with Indonesias position. Humanitarian assistance, capacity-building measures, and regional security collaboration have further enhanced Indonesias diplomatic image and supported its free and active foreign policy. The study concludes that Indonesias defence diplomacy towards Fiji serves both as a structural security strategy and a normative engagement tool, generating mutual benefits while strengthening Jakartas strategic influence in the Pacific.

Indonesias defence diplomacy with Fiji is a calculated effort to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance Indonesias strategic influence in the South Pacific.Through non-coercive measures like military training, high-level visits, and joint exercises, Indonesia has successfully fostered trust and improved its diplomatic standing.This approach has also contributed to a more favorable stance from Fiji regarding the Papua issue in regional forums, aligning with Indonesias interests and promoting regional stability.

Penelitian lanjutan perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji efektivitas jangka panjang dari strategi diplomasi pertahanan Indonesia di Fiji, dengan fokus pada bagaimana perubahan dinamika geopolitik di kawasan Pasifik dapat memengaruhi keberlanjutan kerjasama bilateral. Selain itu, studi komparatif antara pendekatan Indonesia dengan negara lain, seperti Australia atau China, dalam menjalin hubungan dengan negara-negara Pasifik dapat memberikan wawasan berharga tentang praktik terbaik dan potensi peningkatan strategi Indonesia. Terakhir, penelitian perlu menggali lebih dalam persepsi masyarakat Fiji terhadap Indonesia dan diplomasi pertahanannya, untuk memahami bagaimana upaya pembangunan kepercayaan ini berdampak pada citra Indonesia dan penerimaan kebijakan luar negerinya di tingkat akar rumput. Penelitian-penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan rekomendasi yang lebih komprehensif bagi pemerintah Indonesia dalam merumuskan kebijakan luar negeri yang efektif dan responsif terhadap perkembangan regional.

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