adenan kapau gani: a doctor in the struggle of indonesia’s diplomacy (1945-1949)

Adenan kapau gani is a doctor who has devoted almost his entire life to fighting for indonesianindependence. he is one of the nation's figures who has expertise in diplomacy, especially during theperiod of defending indonesian independence. in this regard, this article intends to analyze: (1) thereasons behind dr. a. k. gani's expertise in diplomacy; (2) the initial involvement of dr. a. k. gani in thediplomatic struggle; (3) the contribution of dr. a. k. gani in the diplomatic struggle during the period ofdefending indonesian independence. the research method used in this case is historical, with stageswhich include heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. the results showed that gani'sproficiency in diplomacy was derived from his experience in the organization since he was a medicalstudent. gani's involvement in the diplomatic struggle began when he became the resident of palembang.he was involved in several negotiations with japan and sekutu to fight for people’s interests. gani's rolein the diplomatic struggle expanded when he became the minister of welfare for three cabinet terms. hewas assigned as an indonesian delegation representing the indonesian government in several conferencesand negotiations to seek de facto and de jure recognition of indonesian independence.