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UPH International Relations Professor Speaks at International Conference ‘The Belt and Road Initiative: What’s Now,
PWhat’s Next’ UCSI Malaysia
rof. Aleksius Jemadu, Ph.D., a professor in International Relations at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) was invited to
share his views on ‘The Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI) and its impact on Indonesia during an international conference held by UCSI University, Malaysia on May 18, 2021.
In the event titled ‘The Belt and Road Initiative: What’s Now, What’s Next’, Prof. Aleksius explains the BRI from various angles, including its social acceptability.
According to Prof. Aleksius, BRI is a large- scale project initiated by China to build a global trade network through ground and maritime routes. The establishment of sea routes signifies that Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, have strategic functions.
The “Belt and Road” initiative enables China to expand its target market, while also benefiting recipient countries that receive loans to build their country, expand trade networks, and leverage Chinese technology.
“However, in practice, the Belt and Road Initiative not only involves the government, but is also affected by the public. Hence, it is important to socialize this project and gain public acceptance. In order to do so, diplomatic strategies – also known as ‘public diplomacy’ in the discipline of International Relations – must be deployed. The government
needs to collaborate with various actors such as the media, educational institutions, non- governmental organizations, and other relevant parties, to communicate the benefits of this initiative,” states Prof. Aleksius.
Furthermore, with China’s entry into Indonesia, Prof. Aleksius also underscores the importance of fostering strong cooperation between the government, industrial partners, and all layers of society, in building Indonesia’s capacity. Indonesia must be able to compete on the global stage, improve the productivity of local economic actors, and push the development of technology, education, and training of its human capital.
“From an educational standpoint, UPH has a role in supporting the government involvement in BRI. UPH can equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills, ” adds Prof. Aleksius. Read more
UPH Hosts 2021 ISMOA Scientific Conference
PH Electrical Engineering Study Program hosted the 2021 International Symposium on Modern Optics and Its Applications
(ISMOA). This year, ISMOA adopted a theme of “Photonics for Better Life”, and was held virtually on August 2-4, 2021. This bi-annual scientific conference is organized by the Indonesian Optical Society (InOS) along with two national universities; as a platform for the exchange of ideas in the field of modern optics. Read more
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