BILATERAL ECONOMIC
IMPACT ON THE DEATH PENALTY IN FOREIGN CITIZENS
Implementation of the death penalty
against six people convicted of drug (Indonesian citizen, Brazil, Netherlands,
Malawi, Vietnam, and Nigeria) has caused international controversy. Two
countries, namely the Netherlands and Brazil, have recalled their ambassadors.
The same action may be taken by other countries, including Australia. The next
result is the potential for disruption of the bilateral relations between
Indonesia and countries - countries whose citizens will be executed.
There are two important things to
note. First, this policy is actually not something new in Indonesia. In 10
years the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Indonesia has
executed more than 20 people. The fact is not to seek justification for a
similar policy in the Government Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, but in order to show
that the death penalty policy is not something new in Indonesia. In addition,
the implementation of the death penalty for drug traffickers also apply in
China, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries.
Second, the withdrawal of ambassadors
or foreign representative is a regular practice in inter-state diplomacy. The
withdrawal action is the right of a country to protest the policies of other
countries. However, it does not mean withdrawal policy damage bilateral
relations. Withdrawal of ambassadors was not necessarily affect bilateral
cooperation in other issues, such as education and culture.
Serious efforts Brazilian President
Dilma Rousseff Dutch King Willem Alexander and communicate with the President
Jokowi an effort to protect its citizens. However, both countries were well
aware that they are unlikely to intervene in Indonesian policy, including the
death penalty. In other words, bilateral relations include the complex
relationship between the two countries, not just a matter of law.
STYLE (NEW) DIPLOMACY
INDONESIA
One thing must be understood by
governments - governments in other countries is a change of government in
Indonesia. They need to adapt to different political realities in Indonesia
until 2019. These changes have implications for policy change and
sustainability and style Indonesian diplomacy in international relations. In
contrast to the President, other countries must adapt to the manner and style
of the President Jokowi. In many ways, Jokowi tend to speak straightforwardly
with policies that tend concrete and decisive when it comes to national
interests of Indonesia.
Many positive and negative dimensions
of style Jokowi President debatable. In relations with other countries, governments
have indeed Jokowi to grip the country - other countries. Protests from
friendly countries not only come from the government of Brazil and the Kingdom
of the Netherlands on the issue of the death penalty. Vietnam, Malaysia, the
Philippines, and China was also surprised by the arrest policies and sinking of
ships actors of illegal fishing in Indonesian maritime territory. Even
Secretary of Retno felt the need to call the Australian ambassador in Jakarta
to ask the Australian policy on boat people in order not to disturb the
Indonesian maritime sovereignty. Until now, the protests of various countries
that can not soften Jokowi government policy in order to maintain and protect
the national sovereignty of Indonesia.
That commitment is actually rooted in
the government's seriousness in presenting the state in managing a wide range
of domestic issues and internationalnya. The death penalty can be regarded as a
representation of the presence of the state in the fight against drugs.
Increasing the role of the state is not expected to lead to the formation of a
strong authoritarian state (strong authoritarian state) as the role of the
state in the New Order era. The formation of a strong democratic state (strong
democratic state) during the reign of Jokowi must still ensure the community's
role in formulating and carry out its policies. This commitment is certainly
not easy to achieve, but the policy must be made in that direction since the
beginning of the Jokowi.
In addition to drugs, crime also
includes human trafficking, sea-piracy, arms smuggling, money laundering,
terrorism, international economic crime and cyber crime. Hard and firm policy
trends Indonesian government needs to be coupled with the commitment of the
government through its representatives abroad. Retno Marsudi Foreign Minister
has explained the position of the Indonesian government and the reason of the
death penalty to the Government of Brazil and the Netherlands. Socialization
and communication is expected to put bilateral relations on track.
Dynamic potential of bilateral
relations between Indonesia and other countries seem to be anticipated by the
various stakeholders in the Indonesian foreign policy. They need to familiarize
themselves with the possibility of fluctuation in the bilateral relations in
view of the link between domestic policy to international relations. Jokowi
governance principles are clear and unequivocal, namely domestic policies
(including death) remain part of national sovereignty needs to be fought.
