Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Bahlil says Indonesia responds calmly to U.S. tariff policy
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has downplayed concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, emphasizing that it is merely a matter of trade politics and not something to be overly worried about.
Indonesia prepares temporary shelters for Gazans, stresses humanitarian role
Foreign Minister Sugiono said that President Prabowo Subianto is preparing measures to accommodate Gaza residents in Indonesia, while emphasizing that the coutnry has no intention of relocating Gazans, but only temporarily accommodating them.
MUI questions Prabowo's plan to evacuate 1,000 Gazans to Indonesia
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has questioned President Prabowo Subianto's plan to evacuate 1,000 residents of Gaza, Palestine, to Indonesia as the president departed on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 for a series of visits to the United Arab Emirates, Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan, as part of this evacuation plan.
Indonesia seeks diplomatic solutions to U.S. tariffs, prioritizes negotiation and adjustment
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, met with U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala S. Lakhdhir on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 discussing Indonesia's steps in responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's new import tariff policy.
RI-UAE strengthen ties in infrastructure, security and global peace cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, discussing cooperation in infrastructure development and global security and peace.
U.S. tariff policy deemed counterproductive, pressures rupiah, threatens exports
The increase in import tariffs by United States President Donald J. Trump against a number of trading partner countries is considered to have put great pressure on Indonesia's economic stability, having a direct impact on the rupiah exchange rate and national export performance, says a researcher.
Prabowo to go on a Middle East diplomacy tour to support Gaza evacuation plan
President Prabowo Subianto has planned to go on a diplomacy tour to five Middle Eastern countries − the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan − in search of support for Indonesia's plan to evacuate 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza to Indonesia.
Govt, economists confident on RI’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainty
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties fueled by shifting geopolitical dynamics and U.S. trade tariff policies, which have disrupted the global trade environment.
Indonesia, ASEAN strategize to tackle U.S. tariff hike, boost agricultural imports
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has hinted at Indonesia's strategic approach to the recent increase in U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration, citing measures to enhance agricultural imports from the U.S. to balance the trade deficit and strengthen bilateral relations.
Indonesia eyes for negotiation, strategic adjustments against U.S. import tariff hike
Indonesia is preparing an official response to the United States' recent tariff hikes, with a focus on negotiations and strategic policy adjustments, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto announced on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Indonesia opts for diplomacy to negotiate on U.S. import tariff policy
President Prabowo Subianto has opted to pursue for diplomatic settlement against the 32-percent import tariff imposed by the United States on Indonesia, instead of retaliating with a similar policy.
Indonesian exports threatened as Trump raises import tariffs again: Expert
United States President Donald J. Trump has continued shaking up the world of international trade with an aggressive new import tariff policy, including Indonesia which is subject to tariff increases by up to 32 percent for a number of major export products.