Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
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.
Indonesia-Singapore sign 19 agreements in landmark leaders’ retreat
Singapore and Indonesia have cemented a new era of bilateral relations by signing 19 major agreements across diverse sectors during a highly productive Leaders’ Retreat, marking President Prabowo Subianto’s first official state visit to Singapore since taking office.
Indonesia and EU near major trade deal, promising zero tariffs on key exports
The Indonesian government has announced significant progress in finalizing a trade agreement with the European Union that could lead to zero tariffs on key Indonesian exports such as textiles, fishery products, footwear, and crude palm oil (CPO).
President Prabowo to visit Russia at Putin’s invitation
President Prabowo Subianto is set to embark on a significant diplomatic mission to Russia following an official visit to Singapore, underscoring Indonesia’s increasing prominence on the global stage.