APEC: INDONESIA AS A BALANCER AMONG US-CHINA

• Main Author: Adellia Monika
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Relations Study Program 2020-06-01
• Series: Jurnal Asia Pacific Studies
• Subjects: pec; interdependence; neoliberal institutionalism; indonesia; united states; china
• Online Access: http://ejournal.uki.ac.id/index.php/japs/article/view/1570

APEC is an international organization located in the Asia Pacific region. Its member countries are affiliated with the intention of not only developing the regional economy but also making the region stable, because the Asia Pacific region is a busy area visited by international community entities, from developed to developing countries. This research will discuss the role of Indonesia as a counterweight to the interests of the United States and the People's Republic of China, especially in the economic fields of which each country is incorporated in APEC. Because, we know the dominance of the policies issued by the United States and the People's Republic of China in recent years has been very influential both in the international and regional order. The method used is qualitative by conducting a literature study. The approach or theory used in analyzing the discussion is the Concept of Interdependence and Neoliberal Institutionalism. The purpose of this study is to examine the extent of Indonesia's role in efforts to create regional stability between two countries that have more power such as the United States and the People's Republic of China. The results of this study will outline the benefits, opportunities and challenges of Indonesia in APEC membership and its impact on its relationship with the United States and the People's Republic of China.