Indonesia launches campaign for another UN Security Council term
Indonesia is seeking a fifth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2029–2030, its Foreign Ministry says. Analysts cited by the South China Morning Post see Jakarta’s growing global engagement as an advantage, but warn that balancing competing powers could complicate its claim to represent the Global South.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Jakarta will launch its campaign for a fifth term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, according to the South China Morning Post. The campaign, beginning this week, is for the 2029–2030 term. The ministry said Indonesia was seeking the seat as part of its international engagement.
Analysts told the newspaper that Indonesia’s growing global involvement could give its bid a strong chance of success. They also said Jakarta’s effort to balance relations with competing powers could make it harder for Indonesia to speak on behalf of the Global South. The source describes the campaign as a test of Indonesia’s non-aligned diplomacy.
It does not provide details of the other candidates, the election timetable or the specific priorities Indonesia would pursue if elected.
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