TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chairman 1 Foreword from the Board of Directors 2 Foreword from the Executive Director 3 Democracy 4 ASEAN Studies Program 13 International Scholars Series 27 Energy Reform Program 29 Visits 32 Peace and Development 35 (National Violence Monitoring System) 2015 Publications 36 People Behind The Center 39 Text: A. Ibrahim Al Muttaqi and Mila Octaviani Copy Editor: A. Ibrahim Al Muttaqi Lay Out and Design: Rahma Simamora ©The Habibie Center 2015 Message from the Chairman 2015 was a significant year for Democracy in the region also still goes Indonesia with the Commemoration not have a strong foothold. Globaly, of the 60th Anniversary of the Asian the Saudi Arabia-Iran tensions, the African Conference and the launching ongoing Korean Peninsula dispute, of the ASEAN Community. This and the threat of ISIS overshadows moment will hopefully bring Indonesia the peace and stability of the region. to another level of international In addition to these are the unresolved cooperation. Furthermore, 2015 South China Sea issues and the also saw the latest development matter of Palestinian independence. in our democracy. As we know, we While Indonesia has publicly stated successfully held simultaneous its commitment to play its part in regional elections. Indeed, this is a resolving these problems, it remains very opportune time for the people of to be seen what contributions we can Indonesia to control the direction of make for a more peaceful world. their country for the sake of their own In this connection, The Habibie future. Center is committed to be part of the Nevertheless we still have a lot of solution. By undertaking activities homework in 2016. Domesticaly, it that addresses the aforementioned would seem that political parties still and other related issues, The Habibie leave a lot to be desired regarding Center will be once again at the their function as the representation of forefront in pushing the agenda of the Indonesian people in the political democracy, human rights and social system. Moreover, the Rupiah will still justice. For this, my sincerest gratitude be under pressure especially by the goes to all those who have helped The global economic slowdown. Regionaly, Habibie Center in its endeavours. the implementation of ASEAN Community raise many concern of our readiness. There are issues that ASEAN is not able to solve such as Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie ethnic conflicts in Myanmar and the subsequent Rohingya refugee crisis. Message from the Chairman | The Habibie Center Activity Report 2015 1 Message from the Board of Directors I am pleased to present the 2015 under the belief that we are making annual report of The Habibie Center. a difference; that democracy should As I reflect on the past year with this always be the cornerstone of the life organization, I am truly delighted. of our people. The Habibie Center Each year, The Habibie Center has has also built partnerships with grown from strength to strength. We other institutions, from Indonesia have not only been active in promoting and abroad, to strengthen our democratization and human rights efforts and spread the messages of in Indonesia, but also beyond our democratization and human rights. borders. I believe that the aforementioned Indonesia has progressed significantly topics and other related issues as it has become one of the leading covered by The Habibie Center democratic countries in South East have contributed to Indonesia’s Asia. In recent times, the Indonesian democratization. I truly appreciate people has shown their determination the great work of The Habibie and resilience. We have directly elected Center’s staff and the contributions of our local leaders simultaneously. We our partners. have also weathered terrorist attack in the heart of our capital. During the year, The Habibie Center conducted research and seminars to further promote democratization in Indonesia. Our team works hard Ahmad Watik Pratiknya 2 Message from the Board of Directors | The Habibie Center Activity Report 2015 Foreword Executive Director Looking back over 2015 I am deeply seminar “Encouraging Roles of proud of the many achievements of Women Legislators in Bicameral The Habibie Center in advancing our Reinforcement”, public discussion primary principles of democracy and on “Simultaneous Regional Election”, human rights in Indonesia. Through World Forum for Muslim Democrats, our core activities of research, program Talking ASEAN on “ASEAN as an Actor implementation and policy advocacy, in International Forums : Reality, The Habibie Center once again showed Potential and Constrains”, Talking its relevance in not only being part of ASEAN on “ASEAN’s Response to the the discourse, but also in creating and Rohingya Migrant Crisis”, “Relocation shaping them. This annual report is of Fuel Subsidy and Sustainable Energy a testiment to The Habibie Center’s Development”, “Democracy, Violence response to the key issues that affected and Peace Development in Post- Indonesia and the wider region in Conflict Area in Indonesia ”, “Launching 2015. of Violence Intensity Index” and so on. Taking the stand that every issue falls To end, i would like to express my under the umbrella of democracy and sincerest gratitude to The Habibie human rights, The Habibie Center Center’s staff, partners and supporters was unafraid to address a wide-range for their hard work, dedication and of subjects including democracy, contribution over the past year. ASEAN, Peace and development through National Violence Monitoring System, energy reform, and build strong networking between NGOs. This is reflected in our activities such Rahimah Abdulrahim as : Quad-plus dialogue, national Foreword The Executive Director | The Habibie Center Activity Report 2015 3 Democracy Advancing Democratization Process in Indonesia Discussion “Overview 2014 and Outlook 2015” 2015 will not be an easy year for Joko Jakarta, 13 January 2015 Widodo - Jusuf Kalla administration. The lack of strong support towards Joko Widodo - Jusuf Kalla in the elite For academics, The New Year holds level is further worsened by the lack a special place for critical reflection. of ability to conduct lobby and political The start of a new year provides an communication. Meanwhile, in terms of opportunity to look back and critically foreign policy, Joko Widodo - Jusuf Kalla assess important issues that have administration is also facing possible surfaced in the previous years, as well as problems as they are projecting the to assess the potentials and challenges impression of an inward looking that will come for the year ahead. In administration. In the economic area, politics, Indonesia in 2014 witnessed 2014 has been a challenging year. The a political turbulence happening Rupiah has become very volatile due around election. While the current to several factors, such as the rise of political condition might change in the political tension after the presidential future, it can be safely assumed that elections. The Indonesian government 4 Democracy | The Habibie Center Activity Report 2015 Asia-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security will face another challenge in 2015. and Industry; Counter Terrorism/ (CNAS); Renato Cruz De Castro, one of which is The Fed’s policy to raise Extremism Cooperation; Diplomatic Albert Del Rosario (ADR) Institute for its interest rate as the US economy Coordination, Issues and Venues; and Strategic and International Studies starts to recover. Based on these Operationalizing Partnership. This and Professor, International Studies issues, The Habibie Center facilitated • dialogueAustralian featured: Strategic Policy Department, De La Salle University; a discussion on “2014 Review and Institute (ASPI): Andrew Davies, Manila Angel Rabasa, Senior 2015 Outlook” The objectives of these Director, Research/Senior Analyst, Political Scientist, RAND Corporation. issues were: to review government’s Defence Capability; Mark Thomson, policy in terms of politics, economy, Senior Analyst, Defence Economics. • The Habibie Center: Dewi Fortuna and foreign policy in 2014: to identify Anwar Chair of the Institute for • The Heritage Foundation: James Democracy and Human Rights; internal and external challenges facing , Jay Carafano, Vice President, Foreign Rahimah Abdulrahim, Executive the government in 2015 in terms of and Defense Policy Studies; E. W. Director; Kusnanto Anggoro, politics, economy, and foreign policy; Richardso Fellow and Director; Lecturer in Strategic Intelligence at to elaborate government’s policy Kathryn and Shelby Cullom, Davis n, the National Defence University and in terms of politics, economy, and Institute for International Studies; University of Indonesia (Jakarta). foreign policy in 2015; to give possible Walter Lohman Director, Asian recommendation for the government Studies Center; Lisa Curtis Senior • The Tokyo Foundation: Masahiro , in terms of politics, economy, and Research Fellow, Asian Studies Akiyama, President of The Tokyo , foreign policy. Center; Patrick Cronin, Senior Foundation; Bonji Ohara. Advisor and Senior Director of the Quad Plus Dialogue Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, 1-3 February 2015 “The Habibie Center, in collaboration with The Heritage Foundation, the Tokyo Foundation, Vivekananda International Foundation and Australian Strategic held the Quad-Plus Dialogue in Denpasar, Indonesia. The Quad-Plus Dialogue gathered prominent experts from Australia, India, Japan and the United States together with Indonesia to examine issues of