Harnessing the potential of the Indonesian diaspora

• Main Author: SETIJADI, Charlotte
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2017
• Subjects: Indonesia; diaspora; diaspora politics; soft power; Arts and Humanities; Asian Studies
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2888; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soss_research/article/4145/viewcontent/TRS2018_17_Harnessing_Potential_of_Indonesian_Diaspora_CS.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

In this article, I examine recent issues and developments in Indonesian diaspora activism, including the progress of long-standing requests such as changes to the dual citizenship law. I then discuss some of the ways in which the Indonesian government may harness the potential of its diaspora in the future, especially since overseas Indonesians are now wealthier, more mobile, and better connected than ever before. I argue that the case study of the Indonesian state’s growing relationship with its diaspora can enrich our understanding of how Southeast Asian countries are cultivating better and more beneficial relationships with their diaspora communities.