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India marks milestone in peaceful nuclear energy program

India has officially entered the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program.

18 hours ago

Empowering the future, strengthening youth engagement

As we look toward the Youth Pledge centennial in 2028, the government has an opportunity to reverse the current trend of clamping down on dissent and instead embrace youth voice through policies that engage the younger generation in active nation building.

19 hours ago

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Onlookers watch the launch of a rocket transporting China’s second module for its Tiangong space station from the Wenchang spaceport in southern China on July 24, 2022.

Finding legal certainty for Indonesia's ambitious spaceport program

To claim its rightful place in the global space race, Indonesia must bridge the gap between its unparalleled equatorial advantage and the legal vacuum stalling its national spaceport.

20 hours ago

A woman walks past a giant billboard on April 12, 2026, reading 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed' at the Revolution Square in Tehran.

The world is learning to work around America

As the era of American hegemony comes to an end, the outlines of what may come next are coming into view.

21 hours ago

President Prabowo Subianto (left) speaks with several senior journalists, economists and analysts on March 17, 2026, at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor regency, West Java.

Stability, criticism and the eroding meaning of Indonesia’s democracy

While Indonesia’s tradition of consensus is celebrated as a cultural jewel, it is increasingly being weaponized to hollow out democratic dissent. The legacy of colonial mentality and elite cooptation has transformed "deliberation" into a tool for maintaining a fragile, uncontested status quo.

22 hours ago

Children play on May 4, 2020, in the yard of the Pasar Rumput Simple low-cost apartment (rusun) in South Jakarta.

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Analysis: Meikarta to Tanah Abang: Public housing in private hands

of its plan to deliver 3 million homes, the government is partnering with state-owned PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and PT Astra International to build 1,000 low-cost flats on KAI-owned land in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, financed through Astra’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme. While the model appears efficient, it raises a key question: Is this a sustainable solution to Indonesia’s housing shortage, or merely a stopgap that masks deeper structural gaps and potential quid pro quo dynamics?

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United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (standing, left) and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (standing, right) look on as US Air Force Maj. Gen. Kelly McKeague (left) and Maj. Gen. Agus Widodo sign a memorandum of understanding at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026.

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Second time surrender

From "free and active" to a silent subordinate: Prabowo’s recent concessions to Washington signal a dangerous erosion of Indonesian sovereignty.

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German Ambassador to Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN Ralf Beste speaks on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, during the submission of his credentials as Ambassador to ASEAN to Secretary-General Dr. Kao Him Hourn.

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In turbulent times, shared interest can bridge value gaps: German envoy

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung gestures while speaking about his first year in office and developing the megalopolis on Jan. 20, 2026, during an interview with 'The Jakarta Post' at City Hall in Gambir, Central Jakarta.

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Jakartans must embrace global city status: Governor Pramono

Yahya Cholil Staquf, chairman of Indonesia's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), speaks during an interview on Jan. 29, 2026 with The Jakarta Post in Central Jakarta.

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NU must transform to navigate uncertain world order: Chairman Yahya

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

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Insight: The strategic role of PT SMI in fiscal policy and economic expansion

Indonesia’s future economic growth will not be determined solely by the size of government spending, but also by how effectively development financing is managed.

2 months ago

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.

9 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.

9 months ago

Insight: AI and Efficiency: Sacrifices The Next Generation

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

9 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