While the Indonesian government has committed to support various efforts for the nuclear non-proliferation agenda, the progress for ratifying TPNW at home remains slow-moving. As ratification calls for the approval from the parliament and translated into a specific law, constant support from key stakeholders and the public are essential to accelerate the process. Recent dynamics in the region, especially after the AUKUS pact, have raised concerns from Indonesia and Southeast Asian countries on the danger of ‘nuclearisation’ and regional destabilisation. These conditions provide a new incentive to mainstream the importance of TPNW adoption.
This project aims at supporting Indonesian participation and formulating a strategic agenda for the MSP forum, regardless of the ratification progress. Although there is no guarantee yet that Indonesia would ratify the TPNW by 22 December, its participation either as a state party or observer at the MSP remains essential. The main reasons are (1) the participation shows Indonesian great commitment on TPNW ratification and nuclear non-proliferation agenda in general, (2) Indonesia could formally and informally contribute and support other party members to produce a more effective TPNW policies, and (3) Indonesia could gain international support for its struggle for ratifying TPNW at home.
