School for Diplomats

CELIOS School for Diplomats

Equipping New Diplomats with In-Depth Understanding of Indonesia Current Political and Economic Landscape

Indonesia is a dynamic and complex country—politically, economically, legally, and culturally. For newly posted diplomats and local staffs, understanding the nuances of Indonesia’s domestic landscape and regional positioning is essential to navigating their roles eectively. Yet, the transition into a new post often lacks structured support to quickly and holistically understand the host country. Recognizing this gap, Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) is proud to launch CELIOS School for Diplomats—a two-day, intensive, expert-led program designed specifically for diplomats newly posted in Indonesia.

Program Objectives

Provide new diplomats and local stas with a foundational yet comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s political, economic, legal, and foreign policy systems.
Offer insight into key domestic actors, institutions, and recent developments that are critical to diplomatic engagement.
Strengthen participants’ confidence and readiness to begin their diplomatic duties with clarity and contextual understanding.
Serve as a trusted entry point for long-term engagement with
CELIOS and the broader Indonesian policy community.

Program Highlights

Duration: 2 Full Days
Format: In-person workshop
Location: Jakarta (venue details to follow)
Language of Instruction: English
Participants: Local stas, diplomats, and international
representatives recently posted to Indonesia

Core Modules

Module	Description
Political System and Governance	Structure of the presidential system and decentralization Roles of ministries, parliament, political parties, and election bodies Electoral system and democratic institutions Includes: recent political developments and governance reforms
Economic Landscape and Priority Sectors	Macroeconomic trends and development priorities Overview of key sectors: energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, digital economy Investment and trade policies Includes: economic recovery, fiscal direction, industrial strategy
Legal and Regulatory Framework	Rule of law and judicial system Regulatory and licensing processes affecting diplomatic and commercial activities Anti-corruption bodies and legal reform initiatives Includes: recent legislation, institutional changes, and compliance issues
Foreign Policy and International Relations	Overview of Indonesia’s foreign policy doctrine and strategic goals ASEAN leadership, multilateral diplomacy, and regional positioning Bilateral relations and emerging foreign policy trends Includes: current international alignments and geopolitical challenges
Current and Emerging Issues	Climate governance, green transition, and environmental challenges Youth movements, digital governance, and social transformation Political outlook and public opinion trends Continuously updated based on evolving national and global contexts

Why Join This Workshop?

Expert-Led Sessions
Delivered by Indonesia’s leading scholars, analysts, and practitioners across sectors.
Concise and Practical
Designed with diplomats’ time constraints in mind—comprehensive yet accessible.
Private and Confidential
Exclusively held for your mission—enabling deeper discussion in a tailored setting.
Trusted Organizer
CELIOS has a proven track record in delivering high-quality briefings to foreign missions,
multilateral institutions, and international partners.

Next Steps

The CELIOS School for Diplomats is highly flexible and embassyspecific. We understand that each diplomatic
mission has unique needs, interests, and schedules. Therefore:

The workshop will be organized upon request by individual
embassies.
The content and focus areas will be tailored to suit your mission’s
priorities and diplomatic agenda.
The program will be private and exclusive for each embassy,
ensuring a confidential environment and direct engagement with
experts.

To explore this opportunity and schedule your embassy’s tailored workshop, please contact:
Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Director of China-Indonesia and Indonesia-MENA Desks
Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS)
e. zulfikar@celios.co.id