Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Malaysia to lead ASEAN talks on unified response to Trump's tariffs policy
Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN Chair plans to hold a meeting with ASEAN member countries, aiming to reach an agreement on the reciprocity against tariffs policy announced by U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Prabowo and Macron forge stronger Indonesia-France partnership
President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to maintain strong bilateral economic and trade cooperation, a commitment made during a telephone conversation on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Govt denies approving voluntary migration program for Gazans to Indonesia
The government has denied reports suggesting that it sanctions the plan to relocate Gaza residents to Indonesia under a voluntary migration pilot program initiated by the Israel government.
Indonesia-China strengthen digital ties, eye AI innovation hub in ASEAN
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is reviewing cooperation in building a joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) center in ASEAN along with China, considered to be the largest in terms of cooperation in developing digital infrastructure.
Indonesia joins NDB, a strategic move for BRICS and national growth
New Development Bank (NDB) President Dilma Vana Rousseff met with President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, discussing Indonesia’s membership in the multilateral development bank.
Indonesia condemns Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza, calls for immediate action
The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel’s renewed military assaults on Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths of at least 232 civilians, including children, during the holy month of Ramadan 2025.
Indonesia repatriates 554 citizens from online scam operation in Myanmar conflict zone
The Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Bangkok, Thailand and the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar are coordinating to try to repatriate 554 Indonesian citizens involved in online fraud from the armed conflict area in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
RI-Vietnam elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, target US$18 B trade by 2028
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Tô Lâm have agreed to upgrade bilateral Indonesia-Vienam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
UK-Indonesia strengthen ties with new strategic partnership, green investment
British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, has emphasized the United Kingdom's (UK) commitment in strengthening strategic relations with Indonesia, marking the year 2025 as an important moment for Indonesia and the UK in building a stronger foundation for cooperation.
Zelensky vs. Trump: The critical minerals showdown
In the intricate world of global geopolitics and geostrategy, few meetings carry the weight of the recent encounter between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The high-stake meeting held at the White House on Febrary 28, 2025 unveiled the complex interplay of energy strategy, diplomacy, and national security that shapes our contemporary world.
Indonesia’s role in peace creation, denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula
Indonesia’s foreign policy after the first 100 days of the Prabowo Subianto administration has become a widely discussed issue. As a country that upholds bebas aktif (independent and active) foreign policy, Indonesia is expected to play a strategic role in various global issues, including peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's denuclearization efforts.[1] Unlike the previous administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Prabowo’s military background, along with his distinct experience and ambitions, could exert an influence on Indonesia’s approach to security diplomacy and regional stability.
Indonesia-Japan strengthen ties on energy transition, AZEC cooperation
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, held a meeting on February 21, 2025 with Tadashi Maeda, Chairman of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Takio Yamada, Japanese Ambassador for the promotion of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), discussing Japan-Indonesia cooperations on energy transition and green economy.