Note From Ambassador Dino Patti Djalal :
"I am pleased to be a sponsor of this essay writing contest on Indonesian internationalism — a contest which is open to all, including Universities throughout Indonesia. I chose this topic because it is time for Indonesians to think hard and think creatively about our place in the brave new world of the 21st century, so we can emerge as winners and fulfill our potential for greatness as an Asian giant. I look forward to reading your essays / research paper, which I expect to reflect open mindedness, critical analysis and constructive ideas about how we should develop positive Indonesian internationalism.
This essay contest is part of a program launched by Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) partnering with various sponsors (Embassy, company, person, think tank, etc) to organize a research paper / essay writing contest in Universities across Indonesia, and the persons who write the winning essays will be awarded an internship abroad (for around 1 month) at an institution to be determined by the sponsor. In this way, the participants will not only be encouraged to think about foreign policy but will also have the opportunity to personally experience and feel the dynamic pulse of international affairs. Please join us !