Prabowo-Sandi side would prioritize economic diplomacy, also strengthening the security and defense might be the candidates priorities in terms of foreign policy. Towards his campaigns, it is certain that Prabowo has determined his foreign policy priorities to be not far different from the 204 election. From his previous attempt on presidential election, he was more focused on making government control greater and restructuring the management of natural resources. He stressed the importance of accelerating economic development (MP3EI) by needing the presence of foreign investment (Syailendra, 204). By adopting Prabowos previous campaign for the 209 election, Prabowo-Sandis concern over foreign affairs still puts economic as the focus, with security and defense as additions. With applying free and active policy in economic diplomacy, the candidate focuses on the sustainability of IndonesiaΒs diplomacy with two superpowers who are currently engaged in a trade war, the United States and China (Dante, 208). The candidate would also like to strengthen the national defense system by increasing the annual budget for the subject. Other statement on security and defense that might be generated by Prabowo-Sandi is to build strong maritime sovereignty. (Antara, 208). As stated by Timmoria (208), the reason why the candidate pulls the concern on security on defense is due to the condition of the current defense industry which was considered still focused on assembling components, not yet targeting research and strengthening of production facilities. However, the candidate seems to slip human rights into their foreign policy, even if it is not prioritized. As it is stated by Prabowo, the candidate has also put concern toward Palestine by standing up for its justice (BBC Indonesia, 208). Fighting for Uighur Muslimss humanity in China would also be the concern for this candidate as the side said that Indonesian Government should take a firm stance towards the discriminatory (Pr
akoso, 208).
On the other hand, Jokowi-Marufs side seeks for political diplomacy and human rights in terms of foreign policy for their 209 presidential election. It is assumed if Jokowi was elected for the second time to run for president, Indonesian foreign policy would not likely stray significantly from its current path. According to Lundry (208), the candidate wants to recognize the value of multilateralism by continuing their support to Indonesias role in ASEAN. They also want to continue being active and participating in world peace by maintaining Indonesias position in both ASEAN and the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member. By borrowing the Game of Thrones idea, if it is re-elected, Jokowi expects Indonesia to have the ability to unite the forces that are fighting and being calculated on the world stage (Antara, 208). Another political diplomacy that would be generated by this candidate is to continue the cooperation with China by joining One Belt One Road (OBOR) agreement on letting China to help building infrastructure in the nation. However, in order to avoid Chinese intervention in national political policies, Jokowi would also maintain good relations with the US by joining the Indo Pacific, which is initiated by the states. Thus, the two countries would see Indonesia as a strategic cooperation partner (Hakim, 208). In terms of human rights, the candidate puts concern on the protection of Indonesian citizens and workers abroad. Not only Indonesians human rights but also for the foreign peace and stability such as the conflict resolution in Rakhine, Myanmar and the dispute between Palestine and Israel. The candidate emphasizes that Indonesia would fight for Palestines humanity and justice since Indonesia has maintained a diplomacy with the nation (Timorria, 208). This shows Jokowi-Marufs concern on creating world peace by prioritizing both political diplomacy and human rights in terms of generating foreign policy for their candidacy.