Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
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.
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 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.