Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Sugiono: "There will be no peace without an independent Palestine"
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, representing President Prabowo Subianto, attended the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Doha, Qatar.
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to Palestinian recognition, humanitarian aid
Indonesia has reiterated its support for global recognition of Palestine and the pursuit of a fair peace process by enhancing coordination with other countries and international organizations to advocate for Palestine’s statehood status.
First group of Indonesian nationals return from Nepal
The Indonesian Government's Protection Team in Kathmandu, Nepal, accompanied the first group of Indonesian nationals as they returned to Indonesia on Thursday, 11 September from the South Asian country currently hit by political crisis.
Indonesia condemns Israel’s attack on Qatar, calls for urgent UN action
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, calling it a severe breach of international law and a violation of Qatar's sovereignty.
Indonesia facilitates citizens joining humanitarian flotilla to Gaza
The Indonesian government has confirmed that 30 Indonesian citizens, under the Indonesia Global Peace Convoy (IGPC), will join the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission set to depart from Tunisia to Gaza on September 10, 2025.
Prabowo holds bilateral meetings with Putin, Xi in Beijing
President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 upon their attendance at the 80th Anniversary of China’s Victory in World War II.
Prabowo attends 80th anniversary of China’s victory in War of Resistance
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance, held at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to multilateralism at SCO Plus Summit
Foreign Minister Sugiono addressed the 25th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Council Plus session on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, underscoring Jakarta’s commitment to multilateralism, non-alignment, and the pursuit of shared prosperity.
President Prabowo departs for China at Xi Jinping’s invitation
President Prabowo Subianto departed for Beijing on Tuesday evening, September 2, 2025, for a courtesy visit on official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sugiono in China’s Tianjin City for Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit
Foreign Minister Sugiono was in China’s Tianjin municipality on Monday, September 1, 2025, representing President Prabowo Subianto at the 25th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Indonesia confident EU will comply with WTO ruling on biodiesel tariffs
The Ministry of Trade is confident that the European Union (EU) will comply with the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on a dispute with Indonesia over countervailing duties imposed on its biodiesel exports.
Sugiono, Sjafrie in Canberra for Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Meeting
Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin arrived in Canberra, Australia on Wednesday August 27, 2025 to attend the Ninth Australia–Indonesia Foreign and Defense Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025.