Providing a Neutral Platform for Political Dialogue and Stakeholder Engagement

BINUS University is committed to maintaining its role as a neutral and safe platform that allows individuals from various political, academic, and civic backgrounds to engage in open, balanced, and evidence-based discussions. Through this commitment, the university fosters democratic participation and informed citizenship, while ensuring that dialogues remain free from partisan influence.

As an academic institution, BINUS University actively provides forums and public discussions that enable critical examination of political, diplomatic, and social issues in an objective and educational manner.

One example of this commitment was demonstrated through the “Political Show by CNN: Alleged Vote Inflation in the 2024 Election”, where BINUS University served as a neutral academic venue for dialogue between media, academics, and political observers.
This engagement underscored BINUS’s role in supporting transparent political education by contributing academic perspectives to national-level discussions without endorsing any political stance.

Furthermore, BINUS University’s HIMHI (Himpunan Mahasiswa Hubungan Internasional) continues to strengthen public engagement through events such as the Open Foreign Policy Discussion 2024, which invited students and practitioners to discuss Indonesia’s foreign policy direction in a neutral, non-partisan academic environment.

Similarly, through the Diplomacy Discourse 2024, BINUS provided a safe and inclusive discussion space for experts and students to explore Indonesia’s diplomacy amidst global political shifts. This event reflected BINUS’s continuous dedication to promoting critical thinking, neutrality, and mutual understanding in international relations.

On October 16, 2024, the Department of International Relations at BINUS University organized the event “Indonesia–China Relations and BRI in Southeast Asia” as part of the Kijang Initiative Forum (KIF) series. The forum brought together academics and researchers from Chinese research institutions (Prof. Xu Liping) as well as Indonesian experts to discuss geopolitical relations, economic collaboration, and public policy. By providing the venue, moderation, and an open discussion framework, BINUS University served as a neutral and educational platform for cross-national dialogue.

Additionally, the Indo-Pacific Forum 2024 hosted a panel on “Sustainable Future”, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, academics, and private-sector representatives to discuss cooperation and sustainability challenges across the region. The forum served as a non-partisan arena for multilateral dialogue, promoting peaceful collaboration and mutual understanding among diverse stakeholders.