More: Indonesia
Beyond Data Centers: How Nickel Could Move Indonesia Up ASEAN’s AI Value Chain
I recently travelled to Sorowako, South Sulawesi, for a corporate social responsibility programme supported by Vale Indonesia. I helped local journalists use artificial intelligence...
Indonesia’s C-130 MRO Dilemma: Strategic Lift-off or Sovereignty Trap?
Authors: Stefanie Thamrin and Virgie Cerenata Nahusuly*
Indonesia’s relationship with the C-130 Hercules is deeply rooted in its defense history. Since receiving its first C-130...
Indonesia jails Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim for 10 years in graft case
An Indonesian court has sentenced Gojek co-founder and former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of abuse...
Why Indonesia Faces Greater Risk to US Monetary Tightening
The Asymmetry of Global Monetary System
The global economic system is consistently driven by the world’s most influential central bank. Data shows that global financial...
Prabowo’s Populist Policies Trigger Indonesian Market Fears
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is losing investor trust, jeopardizing his growth plans as the country's currency continues to plummet. Since taking office in 2024,...
Malacca 2026: Jakarta’s Last Window Before the Chokepoint Closes
The ratification of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) between Indonesia and the United States on 13 April 2026 marks a crucial development in...
Indonesia Targets Strong Economic Growth as Prabowo Pushes Fiscal Reform Agenda
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto unveiled ambitious economic growth and fiscal deficit targets for 2027 while promising reforms aimed at restoring investor confidence and strengthening...
Indonesia Rejects Claims of Airspace Deal With United States Amid Regional Security Concerns
Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has clarified that Jakarta made no formal commitment to grant unrestricted airspace access to the United States military, despite...
Indonesia and Japan Sign Defence Pact to Deepen Military and Industrial Cooperation
Indonesia and Japan have strengthened their strategic ties by signing a new defence cooperation agreement in Jakarta. The move reflects growing regional security concerns...
After Hormuz, All Eyes on the Strait of Malacca
Authors: Sanjay Turi and Alveera Choudhry*
At a time when global trade is bleeding post the Hormuz blockades, the USA’s recent defense pact with Indonesia...