Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia’s foreign ministry urges OIC to act against Israel’s Gaza annexation plan
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take decisive action to stop Israel’s plan for permanent occupation and annexation of Gaza.
Russian envoy clarifies on ex-Indonesian navy soldier seeking return from war duty
Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergey Tolchenov, has issued a statement regarding former Indonesian Navy soldier Satria Kumbara, who had joined the Russian Army (VSR) as a war volunteer and now seeking repatriation to Indonesia.
Indonesia’s Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force delivers humanitarian aid for Gaza
The Garuda Merah Putih-II Task Force (GMP-II) launched its first airdrop over Gaza on Sunday, August 17, 2025, which coincided with Indonesia’s Independence Day celebration, delivering 17.8 tons of essential humanitarian aid for Palestinians, who are facing crisis-level or worse food insecurity.
Indonesia rejects Israel's "Greater Israel" vision, calls for international action
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected Israeli Prime Minister's vision of a "Greater Israel," which includes full annexation of Palestinian territory and other regional areas.
Foreign ministry denies talks with Israel on Palestinian resettlement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports that the Indonesian government is in talks with Israel regarding the potential resettlement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Indonesia sends humanitarian aid to Palestine amid Independence anniversary
The Indonesian Military (TNI) deployed the Garuda Merah Putih II Task Force to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza, Palestine, in a mission that coincides with the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Luhut to meet U.S. Trade Secretary to bid for duty-free access for key RI commodities
U.S. Secretary of Trade Howard Lutnick is scheduled to meet with National Economic Council (DEN) Chairman Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan to assist in negotiations to exempt several Indonesian commodities from import duties in the U.S. market.
AJI Indonesia condemns Israel’s massacre of journalists
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia has strongly condemned the killing of more than 170 journalists by the Israeli military since October 2023.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte arrives ahead of trade pact signing with Prabowo
President of Peru Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra arrived at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Banten, on Sunday afternoon, August 10, 2025 ahead of her official meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Indonesia joins global condemnation of Israeli military actions in Gaza
Indonesia, in collaboration with 27 other nations and organizations, has strongly condemned Israel’s announcement of its intention to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip.
Prabowo seeks peaceful resolution in East Ambalat dispute with Malaysia
President Prabowo Subianto has opted for a peaceful settlement in response to Malaysia’s recent move to label the contested East Ambalat area as part of the Sulawesi Sea, emphasizing that both Indonesia and Malaysia are expected to find a constructive resolution to the ongoing territorial issue.
New York declaration secures Palestinian support for two-state solution
Palestine has officially agreed to the New York Declaration on the Implementation of the Two-State Solution on July 30, 2025, according to Indonesia's Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir. The declaration, which received broad support during a recent international summit, includes endorsement from around 15 Western countries that now recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.