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Be vigilant against any resurgence of militarism

Today, the Japanese government openly attempts to forcibly link the China Taiwan question with Japan’s so-called “security concerns” seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

12 hours ago

Hedging Indonesia’s clean mobility risk

Indonesia faces exposure to global battery minerals it does not control and a domestic strategy that is increasingly centered on a single mineral at a time of rapid technological change.

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Words reading “Artificial intelligence AI“ and miniature toys of a robot and a hand are pictured in this illustration created on Dec. 14, 2023.

Energy will decide the AI race

Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector.

14 hours ago

Members of the Indonesian Student Executive Board Alliance rally outside the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta on Sept. 4, 2025, expressing support for the “17+8” reform demands presented by the Tuntutan Rakyat (people’s demands) movement during the nationwide protests from August to September.

The Malari incident after 52 years: The silent cry for equality

The current situation of democratic decline amid increasingly centralized control reminds that Indonesia has been here before in 1974.

15 hours ago

Demonstrators wave a giant national flag on Jan. 10, 2026, during a rally in Caracas to support Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was seized along with First Lady Cilia Flores in a United States military operation on Jan. 3 and flown to New York.

The unapologetic American empire strikes back

Washington's attack and continuing discourse on Venezuela has stripped the neocolonial rhetoric of its pretenses, openly signaling the revival of unapologetic empire to the US under Trump.

16 hours ago

Illustration of a Criminal Code (KUHP) book next to a gavel and a Lady Justice statue.

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Analysis: Fear of misuse looms as new Criminal Code takes effect

After decades of relying on Dutch colonial regulations, Indonesia finally has its own Criminal Code (KUHP), which came into effect on Jan. 2. While the government claims the new KUHP reflects modern legal standards, critics say it retains significant gaps, particularly regarding potential conflict between law enforcement practices and human rights protections.

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Toronto FC head coach John Herdman watches play against the Columbus Crew in the first half on Sept. 18, 2024, at BMO Field. The Englishman has accepted an offer to coach the Indonesian men’s soccer team.

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New year, new coach, new hope

Herdman is known for his belief in strong collective spirit and "mental toughness", which demands players maximize their physical potential.

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This aerial photo shows people climbing debris, on Dec. 9, 2025, to cross the river on a newly built bridge, connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, after being destroyed by flash floods along Peusangan river in Bireuen district, Aceh.

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Coordinated response key to govt’s disaster handling

History in focus: Belgian historian David Van Reybrouck, author of Revolusi: Indonesia and the Making of the Modern World, poses for a post on his official social media account.

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‘Revolusi’ returns home: David Van Reybrouck on youth, memory and the spirit of Bandung

Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti (right) talks with a student on the sidelines of the inauguration of an integrated school on Sept. 30 in Samarinda, East Kalimantan. The international-standard school integrates schools of three levels of education, namely SDN 28 state elementary school, SMPN 16 state junior high school and SMA Prestasi senior high school.

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Dignifying students key for Indonesia’s education: Education minister

Peace and reconciliation: Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf (eighth right) and Aceh wali nanggroe (traditional leader) Malik Mahmud (center) release doves with former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) officials and incumbent Aceh Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) officials during the 20th anniversary ceremony of the Aceh Peace Agreement in Banda Aceh, Aceh, on August 15, 2025,

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Discourse: Aceh people real heroes in 2005 peace deal

Facing climate crisis: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) executive secretary Simon Stiell.

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Climate action delivers when benefits are visible: UNFCCC

Louder than words: An activist holds a poster criticizing Culture Minister Fadli Zon's statement denying the 1998 mass rapes during a Kamisan (Thursday) silent protest on June 26 in front of the State Palace in Jakarta.

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Discourse: There are more 1998 mass rape victims than recorded

Celebration: British historian Peter Carey (left) speaks at the Urip iku Urub (Life is Light) book launch in Malang, East Java, in November. He was accompanied by editor FX Domini BB Hera (center) and historian Kuncoro Hadi. The book was presented as a birthday gift for Carey, who turned 70 in April.

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Diponegoro just wants to get respect: Carey

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Insight: Rethinking work: Driving sustainable growth in the digital age

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the field of medicine and public health. As healthcare systems integrate digital technologies, the traditional roles of medical professionals are being reshaped.

6 months ago

Insight: Innovations in managing and developing human capital

Over the past few years, the role of human resources (HR) has expanded far beyond administrative tasks. HR professionals today are expected to drive innovation, enhance the employee experience and align people strategies with business goals. With the help of technology, these responsibilities have become more manageable, and in many ways, more impactful.

6 months ago

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

6 months ago

Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

1 year ago