Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Prabowo pushes for sped up cooperation in agriculture, energy, defense with Brazil
President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, emphasized the importance of accelerating concrete cooperation between Indonesia and Brazil, particularly in the fields of agriculture, clean energy, and defense.
ASEAN FMs emphasize unity, Myanmar crisis, regional security in KL Meeting
Foreign Ministers from ASEAN member states reconvened on July 9, 2025 at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) in Kuala Lumpur to discuss pressing regional issues, with a strong emphasis on unity, the protracted Myanmar crisis, and emerging security threats in Southeast Asia.
Sugiono reaffirms ASEAN’s commitment to nuclear weapon-free SE Asia
Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to maintaining Southeast Asia as a nuclear weapon-free zone amid growing global nuclear risks in his address to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Commission Meeting, during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings and Post-Ministerial Conferences (AMM/PMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Govt sends Economic chief to Washington for talks over new U.S. tariffs
The government has taken swift diplomatic action following the latest trade policy shift by the United States under President Donald J. Trump, which imposes steep import tariffs on Indonesian goods.
House Commission I holds 2nd round of Fit-and-Proper tests for ambassadorial nominees
Foreign Affairs and Defense Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) held a second round of fit-and-proper test on Sunday, July 6, 2025, for 24 Indonesian ambassadorial candidates, with all evaluations conducted behind closed doors in accordance with House internal regulations.
Brazil’s President says BRICS as heir to Bandung Conference’s non-aligned spirit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that the BRICS group embodies the spirit of the historic Bandung Conference, which opposed domination by global powers and promoted a multipolar world order.
Prabowo attends 2025 BRICS Summit, affirms RI's role on global stage
President Prabowo Subianto attended the opening of the 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, marking a historic moment as Indonesia participates for the first time as a full member of the association.
Govt pursues diplomatic efforts to release Indonesian influencer jailed in Myanmar
An Indonesian national has been sentenced to seven years in prison by Myanmar’s military junta, sparking calls for stronger diplomatic efforts from lawmakers and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Government to conduct fit-and-proper test for U.S, Japan Ambassador nominees
The House of Representatives (DPR) has received namesof government's nominees for ambassadorial posts, in particular the United States, a position that has remained vacant amid mounting geopolitical pressures.
SE Asia’s LNG plans under threat amid geopolitical risks, price volatility: ZCA
Southeast Asia’s ambitious liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion plans are facing mounting uncertainty due to intensifying geopolitical tensions and rising price volatility, according to a new report by international research group Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA).
Indonesian citizen detained in Myanmar over alleged rebel links
A young Indonesian national has reportedly been detained by Myanmar’s military junta on suspicion of supporting anti-government rebels, prompting concern from Indonesian lawmakers and calls for immediate diplomatic action.
FM reiterates condemnation against Israel’s strike on Iran, assures evacuation of citizens
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, has renewed condemnation against Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as a violation of international law and a threat to global security.