Indonesia's Prabowo set to propose a pragmatic, realistic global blueprint
Indonesia's former military general, Prabowo Subianto, has put forward a significant contribution to the search for a new international framework. In a recent address, Subianto suggested that Indonesia's philosophy of "constructive pragmatism" could be a solution for the current issues in the international system.
Subianto's address positions Indonesia as a potential player in shaping a new global diplomacy. He proposed a new diplomacy concept called "Merdeka Diplomacy," first presented in 2019. This new diplomacy prioritizes cooperation over confrontation, offering a practical approach to the complexity of current global situations.
The international system, as Subianto referred to it, is dysfunctional. The United Nations often finds itself paralyzed by vetoes and competing national agendas. The current global situations often exceed the managing capacity of the United Nations, making a new international framework, or "next world order," a pressing need.
Subianto's Merdeka Diplomacy emphasizes the need for practical solutions over revolutionary ideologies. Indonesia, as an economic powerhouse and a bridge between competing ideologies, is not bound by a single ideological camp. This unique position gives Indonesia the potential to serve as a corrective model for the international system.
The new global diplomacy, as proposed by Subianto, emphasizes cooperation and understanding between nations. It could potentially serve as a road map for a new global diplomacy, offering a practical call to action, rather than a revolutionary call to arms.
Subianto's address underscores the need for a new international framework due to the problematic nature of the current international system. The world needs a practical call to action, and Subianto's Merdeka Diplomacy could be just that.
In conclusion, Prabowo Subianto's Merdeka Diplomacy could be a significant contribution to the search for a new international framework. Its focus on cooperation, practical solutions, and understanding between nations could provide a much-needed corrective for the dysfunctional international system.
