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The shadow of AI in warfare: Lessons from Gaza and a call for caution

Departing from widely accepted principles such as discrimination and proportionality in warfare poses moral dangers and prompts demanding calls for a moratorium on using AI in conflicts.

18 hours ago
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Indonesia’s critical minerals downstream: A beacon for equitable development

Decades of dependence on commodities have not significantly advanced the economies of many commodity-dependent developing countries, and this indicates a dire need for change.  ...

18 hours ago
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Tides of change: Innovating ASEAN’s blue economy

A newly launched initiative, the ASEAN Blue Innovation Challenge, invites entrepreneurs, academics and researchers in all 10 member states as well as Timor-Leste to submit their innovative ideas for building a balanced and sustainable blue economy to benefit all people and economies in the region. ...

19 hours ago

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Initial prevention of AI-driven fraud in Indonesia

Integration of public and private sector data could create powerful data-driven AI tools that help the industry prevent AI-driven fraud.

19 hours ago
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Sinarmas World Academy, PKU ES celebrate 13 years of educational partnership

Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) has expressed its commitment to encouraging innovation in the world of education through an educational partnership with Peking University Elementary School (PKU ES).

1 day ago
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The new wave of agricultural extension and farmers' agency

In view of the digital transformation in agriculture and the increasing complexities of farming today, Indonesia needs to embrace a systems thinking approach to empower farmers by recognizing and growing their agency.

1 day ago
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Indonesia must be ready for EU's new green trade policies

Indonesia should capitalize on the EU's commitment to helping developing countries decarbonize by staying abreast of policy developments and designing rules that correspond with European standards.

1 day ago
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Prabowo needs to shake the Foreign Ministry out of its comfort zone

Prabowo should widen his net to external institutions in the search for a figure that can revamp the Foreign Ministry of his administration so it not only reflects but also embraces Indonesia's current reality as a middle power.

1 day ago
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Insight: Beyond the political pie: Envisioning a capable and agile Indonesian cabinet

Lately, in nearly every conversation I have had, from coffee shops to conference rooms, the buzz is all about Indonesia's new administration, which will take office in October.  However, it is not so much about the quality or capabilities of potential leaders; it is mostly about who gets which slice of the political pie. This kind of talk, while typical, really highlights a crucial shift we need to make: our focus must turn to appointing leaders who can really handle the intricacies of modern governance.

3 days ago
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India’s democracy: Not all that glitters is gold

Several issues, both past and current, especially those that have emerged in relation to India's ongoing elections, suggest that not all is well in the nation dubbed the "Mother of Democracy" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP.

3 days ago
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ASEAN and India: Strengthening space cooperation and diplomacy

India will be a prominent space exploration partner for ASEAN member states considering the recent success and cost-effectiveness of India’s space program.

3 days ago
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Could chocolate be Jokowi’s ‘sweetest’ legacy of all?

What both Jokowi and Prabowo clearly recognize is that Indonesia’s greatest asset is a youthful population, characterized by creative energy and resilience.

3 days ago
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Keeping the president’s powers in check through presidential institution law

A law on the presidential institution is needed to ensure whoever assumes the highest office upholds political ethics and morality.

3 days ago
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Analysis: Presidential club initiative likely to be DOA

The initiative to form a presidential club may be dead on arrival, not only because at least one of the two former living presidents will likely oppose the plan but more importantly, because none of the three candidates for membership has the statesmanship qualities deserving of being on a council of supposedly wise men/women.

1 day ago
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Balancing theory and practice: elevating the academic and professional journey at XJTLU

It’s a chicken-and-egg question. What is more essential, knowledge or experience?

4 days ago
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Is resilience enough? US-Southeast Asia deal flows could be the new story of growth

The US-Southeast Asia economic relations are still underutilized—not just in the world but also within the Asia-Pacific.

4 days ago
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Gearing up for the aging population: Challenges for Indonesia

Greater emphasis should be placed on pension funds, healthcare spending for seniors, public health insurance and legal protections.

4 days ago
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Leveraging blended finance for a just transition in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia can emerge as a global leader in addressing climate change by innovating solutions for climate funding that is both sustainable and equitable toward ensuring a just transition for the region as a whole, including its brown energy workforce.

1 week ago
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Finance Minister Sri Mulyani’s problems with the Customs and Excise Office

Whoever appointed the finance minister should realize the acts of the rotten apples inside the ministry have jeopardized the decades-long bureaucratic reform effort.

5 days ago
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Subak Teba Majalangu ecotourism, a protective solution for land conversion

Subak ecotourism can help prevent land conversion. For this research, we specifically studied Subak Teba Majalangu, Kesiman, Denpasar, Bali.

5 days ago
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US' stand on Gaza resolution lacks legal standing

As long as its content constitutes a "decision" under Article 25 of the Charter, a UN Security Council resolution shall have legally binding force.

6 days ago
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How the American watchers in China should watch the US

American watchers in China have collectively failed to understand and explain the totality of American politics beyond what the elites have achieved.

6 days ago
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Is Indonesia really ready to embrace dual citizenship?

The vast majority of children of mixed marriages have direct and powerful connections with Indonesia.

6 days ago
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Palm oil plantation-less mills lead to increase deforestation

The mushrooming in operations of the so-called berondolan CPO mills has often stirred social conflict, illegal opening of oil palm plantations and even crop thefts and looting.

6 days ago
Opinion

Analysis: Indonesia mulls collecting tourism fee from airfares

The Indonesian government is in the process of passing a regulation to establish the Indonesia Tourism Fund (ITF). The fund will be used to support various major tourism events that can create multiplier effects, such as music concerts. One of the methods being considered to collect money for the fund is from airfare by charging a tourism fee, which will likely increase flight ticket prices. The plan sparked objections from business players in the Indonesian tourism sector, including the country’s airline industry, as well as advocates of consumer rights.

6 days ago
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The case for a humanity-centered strategy approach

To promote a broader adoption of humanity-centered strategies, educational institutions, businesses and government bodies can invest in novel initiatives that emphasize empathy, ethics and stakeholder engagement. 

1 week ago
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Will party cartels prevail under Prabowo’s administration?

If the lack of horizontal and vertical checks and balances persists, the consolidation of power under Prabowo could be even more massive with unaccountable governance.

1 week ago
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Indonesia’s democracy awaits the final act in Constitutional Court drama

The integrity of the election has been compromised by the very institution that is supposed to guard it. 

1 week ago
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BI Rate rise increases stability while maintaining growth

While the central bank's recent decision to raise the BI Rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent may not have been popular, it was the appropriate measure to respond to the current global turmoil and to anchor future inflation.

1 week ago
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Aligning critical minerals policies with ASEAN energy transition

ASEAN countries might want to come up with more incentives to boost added value in their downstreaming industries amid the global shift to cleaner energy, which has increased demand for critical minerals and mining output. 

1 week ago

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