Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Govt begins phased citizens evacuation from Iran amid escalating tensions
The government has begun the phased evacuation of its citizens from Iran, amid growing regional instability.
Government poised to appoint new ambassador to U.S. after two-year vacancy
The government is set to fill one of its most critical diplomatic posts, nearly two years after the ambassadorial seat in Washington, D.C. was left vacant.
PIS monitors geopolitical risks, eyes maritime revitalization with PT PAL
The shipping arm of state-owned oil and gas giant, Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), is closely monitoring developments in critical maritime routes while preparing contingency strategies to ensure continued energy security.
Pertamina reroutes oil tankers amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict
State energy company PT Pertamina has rerouted its crude oil shipments from the Middle East to Indonesia as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, raising the prospect of a full closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
U.S.-Iran conflict threatens Indonesia’s economy, Expert warns
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran pose a serious threat to Indonesia’s economic stability, said Syafruddin Karimi, an economist at Padang-based Andalas University.
Indonesia calls for OIC to be firmer on Palestine, multilateral reform
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono asked the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to adopt a firmer and more assertive stance in defending international law and revitalizing multilateralism during the 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
President Prabowo calls for strategic collaboration at SPIEF 2025
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to an independent and active foreign policy during his address at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025 on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Indonesia-Russia strategic MoU exchange, a new phase in partnership
Indonesia and Russia sealed a number of agreements in a ceremony held at the Konstantinovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, opening a new chapter in bilateral partnership, spanning across education, transport, digital development, and strategic investment.
President Prabowo thanks Russia for supporting Indonesia’s full BRICS membership
President Prabowo Subianto, who is on a State visit to Russia, expressed profound gratitude to the Russian government for facilitating Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS.
Countries condemn Israeli attacks on Iran, call for immediate ceasefire
Indonesia, alongside 23 other Muslim-majority nations, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s military assault on Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further destabilization in the Middle East.
Prabowo arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, attending SPIEF 2025
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday evening, June 18, 2025, for a visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is part of the efforts to bolster strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia and his participation in the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
RI elevates alert status, plans evacuation of citizens amid rising Iran-Israel conflict
Indonesia has raised the alert status at its embassy in Tehran to the highest level and is preparing for possible evacuation of over 380 citizens residing in Iran, following intensifying Israeli military strikes in the region.