In order to play a mediating role in Middle East, Indonesia has to understand both the Palestinian and Israeli sides.

Prabowo wants Indonesia to have higher international visibility and a bigger voice on major international issues.

The next government should continue – and even enhance – its internationalist agendas not only in ASEAN but also globally, to be present, counted and visible within the region and beyond.

In his inaugural lecture at the launch of the Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Chen argued that the trajectory of the United States-China rivalry would be determined by both countries’ domestic politics, especially the election in the US.

Water is more than just a resource, it is the lifeblood of our planet, supporting human health, economic growth and environmental sustainability. It plays a critical role in every aspect of our lives, and yet, we take it for granted. Approximately 4 billion people, which is almost two-thirds of the world’s population, experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year. Additionally, over 2 billion people live in countries where water supply is inadequate. Furthermore, it is projected that half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity as early as 2025. This looming crisis will not only raise humanitarian concerns but also pose significant economic risks as water is essential for economic growth. According to the World Bank, water scarcity could reduce global GDP by up to 6 percent by the year 2050 due to water-related losses in agriculture, health, income, and prosperity.

World governments need to decriminalize drug use, drug possession for personal use, and the possession of drug paraphernalia.  

Rita Widiadana, a founding board member of APCAT Media, spoke with UNAIDS Indonesia director Krittayawan Boonto about the UN's new road map, The Path that Ends AIDS, and what Indonesia can do to meet the global goal of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030.

Under Indonesia's chairmanship no one questioned the fact that ASEAN through Indonesia has taken all the initiatives and actions necessary to try and amicably resolve the Myanmar stalemate.

Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad discusses Malaysia's future EV plans, Tesla investment and his thoughts on the European Union's Critical Minerals Act and the United States' increasing protectionism on critical minerals 

When leaders do not manipulate people’s sentiments and emotions, there will not be any hatred.

There is a disparity within the Indonesian education system, and the national assessment, for the first time ever, allows us to accurately quantify it.

Europe is economically interdependent with many partners in Asia and we therefore have a direct stake in each other’s security.

Arsjad Rasjid, who chairs the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC) this year, says the region could attract investment by positioning itself as an alternative to China.

The Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) eyes energy transition and electric vehicle supply chain in Indonesia

The head of the authority tasked with planning Indonesia's new capital offers insights into the culture of his organization as well as the challenges, opportunities and excitement surrounding the most ambitious project in the country.

As Indonesia continues to build downstream industries, it faces multiple challenges in becoming a developed country. Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia spoke to The Jakarta Post about investment prospects in 2023 and how the country has proven naysayers wrong along the way.

The fact that the gallery of heroes in Indonesia is so male-dominated is shocking, but hardly surprising, given how patriarchal Indonesian society has been, and still is.

At GoTo, we firmly believe that technology is the key that can power the nation into the future, especially if it benefits everyone.

With geopolitical conflicts and global economic turbulence, Indonesia’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency is hardly standing on steady ground. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, who leads the Finance Track, shares with The Jakarta Post the twists and turns of navigating the forum this year and how it eventually delivers.      

The Jakarta Post's Tama Salim and Yvette Tanamal recently sat down with Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi, co-convenor of the Group of Twenty (G20) Sherpa track, to find out what Indonesia expects from the G20 Summit.

Asian Development Bank president Masatsugu Asakawa spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Vincent Fabian Thomas recently about the bank’s views of, and role in alleviating, ongoing crises.

Josep Borrel, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, spoke to The Jakarta Post about strengthening multilateralism and address the strategic aspects of global recovery efforts.

Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara recently spoke with The Jakarta Post to discuss the country’s macroeconomic situation and state budget strategies to cushion the impact of the global inflation crisis. 

The Jakarta Post spoke with Bank for International Settlements (BIS) general manager Agustin Carstens about global inflation, rising interest in crypto and digital currencies and Indonesia’s Group of 20 presidency this year. 

The Jakarta Post spoke with Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin about strategies to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 third wave, the country’s health system and how Indonesia’s G20 presidency will improve global resilience against the virus.

The most important way to support Indonesia’s economic recovery post-COVID-19 is through research and development and human resource development.

This is actually the best solution: the US gets to leave and we have peace. The only question is whether the Taliban could prove their commitment.