THE INDONESIAN LEGAL SYSTEM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW: Normative Relations, Implementation, and Legal Conflicts

The book The Indonesian Legal System from the Perspective of International Law: Normative Relations, Implementation, and Legal Conflicts explores the evolving relationship between Indonesia’s national legal system and international law in the context of globalization. The expansion of transnational interactions, international institutions, and global governance has reshaped how states formulate and apply domestic law. Within this landscape, Indonesia occupies a distinctive position, balancing the preservation of state sovereignty with the growing expectation to comply with international legal norms.
This book provides a comprehensive and systematic discussion of how international law is recognized, incorporated, and implemented within the Indonesian legal order. It examines foundational theories such as monism and dualism, treaty ratification mechanisms, and the roles of key state institutions. Particular attention is given to judicial practice, especially the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, in interpreting international legal norms while upholding constitutional supremacy and national legal principles.
Addressed to academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, students, and general readers, this book offers both conceptual understanding and practical insights into normative conflicts between national law and international obligations. By presenting analytical frameworks and pathways for legal harmonization, the book aims to contribute to the strengthening of Indonesia’s legal system, ensuring responsiveness to global legal developments while safeguarding Pancasila, constitutional integrity, and national sovereignty.