Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia stands by free and active policy amid false claims of Russian military base
The Ministry of Defense has dismissed an international media report that the Russian military would be present in Indonesia and make the Indonesian Air Force’s Manuhua Base in Biak, Papua as the location for its military aircraft headquarters.
Indonesia seeks Russian investment in SEZs amid talks on agriculture, energy
The Indonesian government has called on Russia to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the archipelago.
Indonesia-Jordan seal agreements on agriculture, education, religion and defense
Indonesia and Jordan agreed on Monday, April 14, 2025 to set up cooperation in the agricultural sector through exchange of insights and technology transfer in a ceremony witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto and Jordan's King Abdullah II.
Indonesia targets finalization of Eurasia FTA deal by mid-2025
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, reveals that the government is targeting the completion of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with countries in the Eurasian region in the first half of this year, an initiative expected to be a new opportunity for exports amid the global trade war.
Indonesia prepares for high-level tariff talks with U.S. on trade, investment
The government has prepared for tariff negotiations with the U.S. as a delegation from Indonesia consisting of ministers and high-ranking officials will meet with U.S. representatives to discuss the issue on April 16-23, 2025.
Indonesia-Qatar launch US$2 billion join investment fund to boost key sectors
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Sjahrir, has revealed of Qatar and Danantara's investment plan worth US$2 billion (Rp33.4 trillion).
Trump's tariff policy shakes global trading system, but has low impact on Indonesia: OJK
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says the reciprocal tariff policy announced by United States President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025 will fundamentally change the global trading system, which has so far been based on the multilateral principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Indonesia maintains Gazans evacuation plan as temporary, selectively arranged
The Indonesian government's proposal to evacuate 1,000 civilians from Gaza to Indonesia is not an act of relocation, but a humanitarian gesture based on consent from all relevant parties, while maintaining the proposed scheme as temporary in nature and selectively arranged for victims of the Palestine-Israel conflict.
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.