CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT AS INDONESIA’S FOREIGN POLICY STRATEGY IN PROMOTING DEMOCRATIZATION IN MYANMAR

Abstract

The emergence of a constructive approach conducted by Indonesian Government towards its bilateral relations with Myanmar known as a form of Indonesia's responsibility to be involved in the settlement of democratic issues and the humanitarian crisis within Myanmar. This approach constructed by regionalism precedent of ASEAN Way Values which reaffirm the consideration of the Indonesian Government in the making process of Constructive Engagement foreign policy to promote democratization in Myanmar. This Strategy opposed disincentive policies implied by Western Countries towards Myanmar. As in its implementation, Constructive Engagement strategy accentuates the attempts of dialogue, consensus and strengthening cooperation between countries to create social and economic development within Myanmar and bring the positive trend in the process of Myanmar's political transition.