Publication Type
Monograph
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
12-2017
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Indonesia; diaspora; diaspora politics; soft power
Discipline
Arts and Humanities | Asian Studies
Research Areas
Humanities
First Page
1
Last Page
38
ISBN
9789814786911
Publisher
ISEAS Publishing
City or Country
Singapore
Citation
SETIJADI, Charlotte, "Harnessing the potential of the Indonesian diaspora" (2017). Research Collection School of Social Sciences. Paper 2888.
https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2888
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/2888
Copyright Owner and License
ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Creative Commons License
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