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Will Indonesia Consider Security Ties with North Korea?
Whether framed as coincidence or careful arrangement, October 2025 offered a moment of surprising symbolism in Indonesia-North Korea relations. Pyongyang marked its 80th Workers’...
Sukarno, Prabowo and the Palestinian Struggle for Independence
September is a historic month for Indonesia on the world stage, as it commits to voicing the values of universal peace, particularly the resolution...
Pipes and Promises: Indonesia’s High-Stakes Bid for Growth
They say economic policy is both plumbing and poetry — pipes, pressure, and the promise of a better life. In Jakarta, that promise is...
Indonesia’s Free Meal Policy: From Promise to Crisis
The fireworks spark for New Year's 2025 seemed to also celebrate the launch of the Free Nutritious Meals (FNM) program by the Indonesian government,...
Indonesia’s Deadliest Disaster of 2025: School Collapse in East Java Claims 50 Lives
A devastating collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, has left at least 50 people dead and 13 still...
Trump’s Tariffs: The Response of Emerging Powers
President Donald Trump has launched an aggressive wave of protectionist policies marking a dramatic shift from decades of US support for free trade and...
Indonesia School Collapse: Five Dead, Dozens Still Missing Under Rubble
Pesantren, or Islamic boarding schools, are a central part of education in Indonesia, which is the world’s largest Muslim-majority country. There are around 42,000...
EU and Indonesia Finalize Trade Agreement After 9 Years of Talks
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Indonesia and the European Union have concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement after nine years of negotiations, eliminating import duties on over 90%...
Indonesia’s Military Invades Civilian Life Under Prabowo
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Indonesia’s defense ministry has taken out a full-page newspaper advertisement defending the military’s growing involvement in civilian programs including nutrition, farming, and healthcare—under...
A Silent Economic Coup Begins in Indonesia and Nepal
Could the finance minister be the gateway to changing the world's direction?
This question sounds simple, but recent days have provided us with the answer....