Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia “faces diplomatic challenges” in enforcing death penalty for foreign drug convicts
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin says that the country has difficulty in implementing death penalty on foreign drug convicts due to obstacles in diplomatic relations.
Fisheries sector told to improve quality, diplomacy to meet international standard
A fishery industry watchdog has asked the Indonesian fisheries export industry toimprove their product quality and strive to meet international standards so as to be able to compete in global market.
Indonesia's JETP faces criticism over delayed funding
Hashim Sujono Djojohadikusumo, the President's Special Envoy for Climate and Energy, has assessed the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) as a failed program because there has not been a single fund disbursed by the U.S. Government through the program.
Prabowo encourages Indian investment in Indonesia's infrastructure, technology sectors
President Prabowo Subianto invited the Indian government to invest in the infrastructure sector, with the South Asian country targeting potential investment in the port and airport sectors.
Indonesia-India strengthens cooperation on AI, IoT, digital infrastructure development
The Indonesian and Indian governments have formalized cooperation in the digital sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Indonesia-Japan explore cooperation in critical minerals for EV ecosystem development
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Tokyo recently discussed for potential cooperation in the critical minerals sector between Indonesia and Japan.
Japan-Indonesia to develop Mogami frigates for maritime security in East and SE Asia
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), through the Japanese Government, has put forth a proposal for the co-development of a new frigate in collaboration with Indonesia, aiming to enhance its security alliances in East and Southeast Asia.
Trump’s Middle East policy and diminishing of US global leadership
The re-election of Donald Trump and his subsequent choices of individuals to sit on key positions in his administration signal a grim forecast for peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict and the United States' relations with the Muslim world. Since regaining office, President Trump has surrounded himself with staunchly pro-Israel hardliners who openly oppose efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and advocate for policies that support Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Trump’s Gazans relocation plan condemned
U.S. President Donald Trump ’s proposal to relocate some of the 2 million people of Gaza to other countries, including Indonesia, is viewed as a scheme to eliminate the state of Palestine.
Expert: Israel may derail ceasefire process with Hamas
The complicated process of Israel-Hamas ceasefire has created a potential for Israel to derail the suspension of hostility, International relations expert from Padjajaran University Teuku Rezasyah said.
Indonesia explores cooperation with U.S. to boost trade, overcome import tarrifs
Minister of Trade, Budi Susanto, has revealed that the government is working on bilateral cooperation options with the United States of America to facilitate the flow of Indonesian goods to the American market.
Indonesian startups shine at ASEAN digital awards 2025, winning 9 medals
A number of Indonesian startups again stole international attention by achieving great success − bringing home nine awards − at the ASEAN Digital Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand.