Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia condemns Israeli intervention, urges peaceful resolution in Sweida, Syria
The Indonesian government expresses deep concern over the worsening situation in Sweida, Syria, where recent violence has led to significant civilian casualties.
Indonesia and Belarus to boost trade, fertilizer cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at the latter’s residence in Ozyorny, outside Belarusian capital of Minsk, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen trade relations, particularly in commodities and fertilizer sectors.
N. Sumatra optimistic Toba Caldera Geopark to regain UNESCO “green card” status
The North Sumatra Provincial Administration is optimistic that the Toba Caldera Geopark will regain its “green card” status from UNESCO following an upcoming revalidation assessment scheduled for July 21–25, 2025.
Prabowo signals further talks on U.S. tariff deal, eyes 0 percent import duty
President Prabowo Subianto has indicated of the government’s plan to reopen negotiations with the United States to further reduce tariffs on Indonesian exports, following Washington’s recent decision to impose a 19 percent import duty on Indonesian goods.
Trump cuts Indonesia tariffs to 19%, in exchange for multibillion U.S. export goods
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 15, Washington time, announced a new trade deal with Indonesia, confirming that tariffs on Indonesian goods entering the United States would be set at 19 percent down from the previously threatened 32 percent, while U.S. exports to Indonesia will face no tariffs or trade barriers.
President Prabowo’s Paris visit reinforces Indonesia–France strategic partnership
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has concluded a state visit to France on July 13–15, 2025, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.
Indonesia, U.S. strike trade deal ahead of tariff deadline, Trump says
The United States and Indonesia have reached a new trade agreement, just weeks before punitive U.S. tariffs were set to take effect on Indonesian imports, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025.
Uganda–Indonesia Business Forum opens new chapter in bilateral cooperation
A milestone in bilateral relations was marked during the Uganda–Indonesia Business Forum held at Park Hyatt Jakarta Thursday, July 10, 2025, where both nations emphasized long-term collaboration across vital sectors including tourism, trade, minerals, oil and gas, and digital innovation.
U.S. delays 32% import tariffs on Indonesia following high-level talks
The United States has agreed to delay the implementation of a 32 percent reciprocal import tariff on Indonesian products, following intense economic diplomacy led by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto.
Indonesia-EU reach agreement on landmark CEPA trade deal
The European Union and Indonesia have reached an agreement on the long-awaited Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations and paving the way for the deal’s finalization by September 2025.
U.S. shows interest in advancing partnerships in critical minerals sector: Airlangga
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that the United States has expressed strong interests in Indonesia’s critical minerals sector in view of the country’s vast reserves of the currently most sought-after industrial commodity.
Indonesia calls for stronger East Asia Summit role in promoting peace
Foreign Minister Sugiono asked East Asia Summit (EAS) countries to take a stronger stance in upholding humanity and international principles amid rising geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty.