Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
U.S. government shutdown halts Indonesia–U.S. trade tariff negotiations
Indonesia’s ongoing trade tariff negotiations with the United States have been temporarily suspended following the U.S. government shutdown, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
FM rules out normalization with Israel without Palestinian recognition
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry has reiterated that the country will not recognize or normalize ties with Israel unless the latter first acknowledges the sovereignty and independence of Palestine.
Indonesia backs tropical forest financing facility initiative
Indonesia has reaffirmed its support for the Tropical Forest Financing Facility (TFFF), an initiative proposed by Brazil aimed at closing the funding gap for tropical forest conservation, ecosystem restoration, and the empowerment of indigenous and local communities.
Indonesia-Canada sign landmark comprehensive economic partnership agreement
Indonesia and Canada have concluded the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA–CEPA), a landmark free trade deal that is set to expand bilateral trade, strengthen defense cooperation, and deepen business-to-business ties.
Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to global peace at UN General Assembly
President Prabowo Subianto delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to maintaining global peace and stability.
Prabowo vows stronger climate action, backs Paris goals
Clean energy campaigners have praised President Prabowo Subianto’s recent statement at the United Nations General Assembly that reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, but suggested that it be followed with more ambitious targets and energy transition policies, from laws and regulations to the National Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL).
Indonesia-EU seal landmark IEU–CEPA deal after nearly a decade of negotiations
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have signed the substantive conclusion of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU–CEPA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral trade relations after nearly 10 years of talks.
Prabowo talks with Michael Bloomberg on renewable energy, ocean protection
President Prabowo Subianto held a meeting with American business magnate and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the United States.
Prabowo calls for end to Gaza tragedy, reaffirms support for two-State solution
President Prabowo Subianto addressed the High-Level International Conference for Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Issue and Implementation of the Two-State Solution at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday, September 22, 2025, calling for an end to the tragedy in Gaza and reaffirming support for the proposed solution.
Rupiah weakens to 16,607 per dollar as BI vows to maintain stability
The rupiah slipped past Rp16,600 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, September 22, 2025, pressured by both global and domestic factors, Indonesian Central Bank (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo told legislators in a hearing with Finance Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR).
President Prabowo arrives in New York for UN General Assembly session
President Prabowo Subianto arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 4:50 PM local time.
Prabowo to speak at 80th UN General Assembly, expected to reaffirm support for Palestine
President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to deliver a speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, on September 23, 2025, taking the podium after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump.