Moderate Islam, Global Peacebuilding and Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
Abstract
Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, has consistently incorporated the principles of moderate Islam into its foreign policy. This orientation has underpinned Indonesia's long-standing commitment to promoting peace and stability in Asia and the Middle East, particularly through its diplomatic engagement in conflict-affected regions such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Palestine.This article aims to analyze Indonesia's foreign policy in promoting global peace and to examine the role of moderate Islam in shaping that foreign policy. In addition to document analysis, this study employs qualitative interviews with stakeholders and experts related to Indonesian diplomacy in international peace. This study yields three main findings. First, the moderate Islamic character has a positive influence on global trust in Indonesia's role in international peace mediation and development efforts. Second, Indonesia's foreign policy is implemented by involving Indonesian Islamic organizations so that it has a sustainable peace impact. Third, Indonesia is expected to play a more active role in creating international stability and peace. The conclusion of this article is that moderate Islam is a soft power of Indonesia's foreign policy in creating sustainable global peace. This research has a strong contribution to the study of diplomacy, international relations, and conflict resolution.
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