Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
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.
Oil prices edge up amid Israel-Iran tensions, heightening fiscal risks
Global oil prices continued their upward trend on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, driven by growing fears that the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt vital energy supply chains, particularly in the Middle East.
Indonesia, Russia reinforce ties ahead of Prabowo’s Russian visit
Indonesia and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties across political, economic, and strategic fronts, as Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, June 16, 2025 ahead of President Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming state visit to Russia.
RI-Netherlands seal greenhouse-based horticulture partnership to tackle food security
Indonesia and the Netherlands have agreed to cooperate in the development of greenhouse-based horticulture as a strategic move to enhance food security and promote sustainable agriculture.
Indonesia-Russia open new chapter in infrastructure cooperation
Indonesia and Russia are set to expand collaboration in infrastructure development, a commitment confirmed during a meeting between Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), and Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchanov, on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher, shakes economic fundamentals
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has sounded the alarm over rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has begun to reverberate through the global economy with oil prices surging and market volatility rising.
Indonesia calls for restraint, seeks de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict
Indonesia expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, urging all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration of regional stability.
Indonesia-Singapore strengthen ties amid global uncertainty
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held a meeting in Singapore on Monday, June 16, 2025, underscoring both nations’ commitment to deepening ties.