Journal of Maritime Policy Science

The first article, Distribution of Subsidized Fuel for Fishermen in The Utilization of Maritime Potential in Bintan Regency, examines the allocation of subsidized fuel to local fishermen and its impact on optimizing maritime potential in Bintan Regency, emphasizing the role of regional support in sustaining the fishing economy. The second article, Regional Policy Diversification to Maximize Blue Economy Potential in Kepulauan Riau Amid Indonesia-China Bilateral Cooperation, explores the development of regional policies to strengthen the blue economy in Kepulauan Riau, particularly in the context of growing bilateral relations between Indonesia and China. The third article, Coral Reef Bleaching Crisis: Impacts on Indonesia's Marine Ecosystems and Coastal Economy, discusses the ecological and economic consequences of coral reef bleaching in Indonesia, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable marine conservation strategies. The fourth article, Maritime Paradiplomacy of the 15th-Century Malay Sultanate: An Inspirational Model for Contemporary Archipelagic Regional Autonomy in Indonesia, revisits the maritime diplomacy practices of the historical Malay Sultanate, offering insights for strengthening modern regional autonomy in Indonesia’s archipelagic provinces. The final article, Government Paradiplomacy in Proposing Penyengat Island to UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, presents a case study on how local government diplomacy efforts are being mobilized to propose Penyengat Island as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, underscoring the intersection of culture and international recognition.

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