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Inclusive Innovation from the South: How Indonesia’s QRIS is Reshaping Digital Finance
In April 2025, a familiar tension resurfaced on the global trade stage. The United States, through its 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) report, criticized...
Strategic Autonomy of Middle Powers under US–China Rivalry
For much of the post-Cold War era, Eurasia’s middle powers enjoyed a favorable environment under the liberal international order. In a system governed by...
Cobalt Crossroads: Why Indonesia Still Trails Behind the DRC in the Tech Supply Race?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is widely recognized as the world’s largest producer of cobalt, accounting for around 70% of total global output....
First Leaders’ Consultation Marks Milestone in Indonesia–Thailand Bilateral Relations
On May 19, 2025, a new chapter in Southeast Asia’s regional diplomacy was opened as Indonesia and Thailand held their first-ever Leaders’ Consultation, marking...
Indonesia and Australia Reaffirm Shared Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability
In a timely demonstration of diplomatic alignment and regional prioritization, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a bilateral summit...
Recognizing Indonesia’s Informal Waste Workforce
Waste has been a critical problem in Indonesia. Reportedly, 40.16% of the 33.7 million tons of waste generated in 2024 was unmanaged. This statistic...
Coral Conservation as Climate Resilience: A Local Answer to a Global Climate Crisis
In the remote waters of Gili-Noko, East Java, a group of Indonesian university divers has embarked on a mission that goes beyond coral reefs....
Between Principles and Profits: Dutch Foreign Policy Toward the Islamic World
The Netherlands' relationship with the Islamic world has developed over the centuries, starting from the era of colonialism when the Dutch controlled the Dutch...
Indonesia’s Geopolitical Position in the Prabowo Era: Between ASEAN and Emerging Global Powers
Indonesia, as the world's largest archipelagic state, holds a highly strategic geographic position, located between two continents and two oceans. This location makes Indonesia...
Peacekeeping or Diplomacy Stunt? Indonesia’s KONGA Missions
Indonesia's Peacekeeping Missions under the United Nations, known as the Garuda Contingent (KONGA), stand as a significant instrument in the Indonesian government's foreign policy...