MOTIVASI INDONESIA DALAM KERJASAMA SISTERCITY, STUDI KASUS SISTERCITY BANDUNG – BRAUNSCHWEIG (JERMAN), TAHUN 2000 – 2013

Abstract

The international relation phenomenon of Sister City has developed rapidly not only in foreign country but also in Indonesia. This research has goal to open knowledge about city relation by describing the background of Sister City and it corporation procedure. The focus of this research is Bandung motivation to work out a closer cooperative of Sister City with Braunschweig. This research uses Complex Interdependence concept which has been revealed by Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye. This research is qualitative research by using primer and secondary file, the used technique is collecting file which is used by library observation and interview. The result of this research prove that Bandung (Indonesia)Sister City cooperation with Braunschweig (Germany) is motivated by the similar interest and characteristics Bandung to the city of Braunschweig, so it makes ideal pattern of cooperation (sensitive interdependence, which is build not for cover or complete the lack of the city, but for increase the city’s potential. This research also shows that the partnership between the cities creates a pattern of long-term and short positive impact