Workers start departing at the end of their workday on Jan. 26, 2024, from a parking lot at the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) in Bahodopi district, Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi.`

US probe puts Indonesia’s nickel industry in the crosshairs

As the US pivots toward aggressive trade probes over concerns of forced labor, Indonesia’s nickel industry finds itself at a critical crossroads where only radical transparency can secure its place in the global EV supply chain.

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Why Indonesia’s strategic autonomy goes unrecognized

Indonesia is transforming from a quiet diplomat into a "status-affirming" middle power, using proactive hedging to secure strategic autonomy in a multipolar world. By reviving the "Bandung Spirit," Jakarta can lead a global coalition of middle powers to restrain major-power conflict and build a more equitable international order.

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A sign at a gas station shows the price of gasoline, which has risen to 188 yen (US$1.18) per liter for regular gasoline, in Tokyo on March 14, 2026, due to a sharp rise in crude oil prices sparked by the war in the Middle East.

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This energy shock demands a green industrial strategy

Green investment is a win-win. In addition to mitigating climate change, its spillover effects lead to higher productivity, good jobs and higher living standards.

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

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Criticism, intelligence and the future of a republic

Within the broader tradition of political thought, criticism is the most honest form of engagement.

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Iranian missiles fly toward Israel on March 13, amid the United States-Israeli war on Iran, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Indonesia's government is drafting multiple contingency scenarios for this year’s haj pilgrimage due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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The anatomy of the Mideast war: 24 days that alter the nature of conflict

While Washington grapples with strategic disorientation, Tehran is inverting "Madman Theory" to build a new, lethal credibility through consistent execution. In this 24-day window, the nature of warfare has been altered, leaving neutral powers like Indonesia to navigate a world where ambiguity is no longer a shield.

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The floating panels of a solar power plant at Cirata Dam in Purwakarta regency, West Java, are seen from above on Sept. 26, 2023.

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Analysis: Indonesia pushes 100 GW solar plan beyond RUPTL

An ambitious national plan to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity has gradually evolved from an idea floated by President Prabowo Subianto into a program now moving toward implementation. In recent months, the initiative has gained clearer institutional backing, with state asset fund Danantara emerging as the main investment and financing vehicle tasked with mobilizing capital for rollout. The initiative is framed as part of efforts to strengthen energy self-sufficiency, one of Prabowo's key national priorities, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that could disrupt global energy supplies.

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This official White House photo shows United States President Donald Trump (second left), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (third right) and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles (second right) monitoring activity on Feb, 28, related to “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran from an unnamed location.

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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.

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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

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