Paradigm of Political Economy of Law in Nickel Export Policy in Indonesia

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Rosita Indriani Indri
Satria Unggul Wicaksana Prakasa

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Indonesia's nickel export ban policy is considered to be contrary to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The nickel downstream program aims to increase national economic growth by making maximum use of natural resources. The use of nickel is sought to overcome climate change due to 80% of carbon emissions produced by fossil fuels. However, the downstream program brings serious problems that have an impact on the environment and indigenous peoples of the affected areas. This research aims to examine Indonesia's role in building a nickel export policy that is in line with the principles of international trade law and how to build a political, economic and legal paradigm for nickel export policy. The research method used is socio-legal, where the researcher integrates normative perspectives with social reality so that the researcher knows how the law can work more effectively in society. The findings of the study answer that Indonesia's role in building export policies is still not in line with the principles of international trade law. Policies should not only focus on economic growth but also prioritize the principles of sustainable development so that local economic problems, environmental sustainability and human rights violations can be overcome.

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Indri, R. I., & Satria Unggul Wicaksana Prakasa. (2026). Paradigm of Political Economy of Law in Nickel Export Policy in Indonesia. Padjadjaran Journal of International Law, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.23920/pjil.v10i1.2251
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