Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia, Turkiye sign UAV and missile production agreements
PT Republik Korpora Indonesia (Republikorp), Indonesia's private defense industry holding company, signed two strategic agreements with Turkish defense technology companies Baykar Makina and Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S (Roketsan) for the localization of production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced guided missile systems.
35 French firms explore investment opportunities in Indonesia’s energy sectors
A delegation of 35 French companies, represented by the French Business Confederation (MEDEF International), met with Indonesin Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to explore investment opportunities in three key sectors: renewable energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization.
MNEK 2025 monument, symbol of maritime diplomacy and world peace
Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali inaugurated the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 Monument at Benoa Harbor, Bali, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Danantara set to form JV with UAE, boosting renewable energy and SOEs efficiency
Chairman of the National Economic Council (DEN), Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, reveals that many parties have express interest in establishing a joint venture (JV) with the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Agency (Danantara), one of them is from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Indonesia, Czech Republic strengthen defense industry, military technology cooperation
Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, met with Czech Defense Minister, Jana Cernochova, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, Jakarta, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, discussing increased defense cooperation, including renewal of Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and strengthening the defense industry.
Trump's EV policy shift sparks concerns for Indonesia's nickel industry, SE Asia's supply chain
U.S. President Donald Trump's policy in revoking electric vehicle (EV) incentives raises concerns on the impact to Indonesia's vital nickel sector, simultaneously creating a domino effect across Southeast Asia's vehicle and other related industries, a report by the South China Morning Post reveals.
Govt prepares strategic adjustment, product diversification for U.S. tariff changes
The Indonesian government is taking measures to anticipate any potential impact of the U.S. policy in increasing tariffs on imported goods, focusing on adjustment tailored to maintain and increase the competitiveness of the national economy.
Germany takes over leadership of RI’s JETP climate funding as U.S. steps down
Indonesia's Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Secretariat has confirmed that the International Partners Group (IPG) member Germany would take over the U.S. leadership role, with donors such as France and the European Union (EU) appreciating Germany for stepping in to lead JETP climate funding in Indonesia, a report by jakartaglobe.id reveals.
Trump's reelection could reshape Indonesia's economic strategy amid global shifts
The reelection of Donald Trump as U.S. President presents a unique set of challenges for Indonesia, requiring a certain approach in policy and adjustment in the coming years, a report by globalasia.org reveals.
Indonesia secures foreign investments amidst plan to streamline foreign capital entry
Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstream/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan P. Roeslani, said the government has secured investments worth billions of dollars that are planned to enter Indonesia in the first quarter of 2025.
Indonesia-Türkiye pledge support for Palestinian independence, two-state solution
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Indonesia and Türkiye are committed to supporting peace between Palestine and Israel, suggesting that a two-state solution is the only way to stop the conflict between the warring parties.
RI-Türkiye strengthens partnership on renewable energy, technology development
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is collaborating with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye to accelerate the development of clean energy in Indonesia.