Sporadic, partial and incidental efforts implemented so far are insufficient to address the issue.

Indonesia’s legal system does not prohibit former terrorists from running for office, and some JI members have already tried to enter local politics.

Jokowi's influence may not be institutional, but it is politically alive as long as leaders like Prabowo continue to invoke his name.

Resilient leaders invest in continuous learning, prioritize mental and physical well-being and cultivate a growth mindset.

Journal indexation cannot be the only appraisal of research performance. The evaluation system must prioritize impact-focused indicators.

Indonesia has launched its first bullion banks by licensing Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) and state-owned pawn Pegadaian to provide bullion banking services. This initiative aims to strengthen the gold downstream sector and maximize economic benefits from processing, trading and financing, helping gold-producer Indonesia retain more value domestically.

In commemoration of National Music Day on March 9, the Culture Ministry released an “Indonesia Raya” vinyl record, featuring eight versions of the national anthem.

Distributed renewable energy technologies offer a promising solution, providing underserved communities with access to electricity while simultaneously decarbonizing grids.

Over the past year, Myanmar’s military junta has been enforcing mandatory conscription, targeting men and women of working age.

Eight decades after the United Nations was established to prevent another world war and manage conflicts through diplomacy rather than violence, humanity finds itself paralyzed in the face of new planetary-scale disasters.

Improving civil servant capabilities through reskilling and upskilling becomes key to creating an adaptive and inclusive bureaucracy.

The taxation system imposed on Indonesian doctors is not only burdensome, but also contains structural anomalies that contradict the principles of tax fairness.

Where great powers wield economic security as offense, middle powers view it as defense.

The Constitutional Court has wrapped up all of the sessions to adjudicate regional election disputes and handed down several key rulings, including the most significant one, which was a vote rerun in several regions. The election reruns will be held amid the government’s austerity measures that may compromise the fair and transparent principles of the democratic process.

The government's short-sighted decision to delay the start date of 1.2 million new civil servants and contract employees could trigger a chain reaction of adverse impacts on public services, the economy and other areas, not least the Prabowo administration's approval ratings.

The international businesses and investors that profit from the commodities trade have a role to play in upskilling and strengthening Indonesia’s farmers.

Trump’s administration hesitates to mediate between Japan and South Korea, but sustained diplomacy is crucial to maintaining trilateral unity.

Actions by the US show that the Trump administration is not merely unhappy with certain international institutions. Rather, it is fundamentally opposed to any multilateral framework that even suggests equality among countries.

ASEAN should internalize the US acts of betrayal as a cautionary tale: Great powers will never uphold alliances beyond their utility.

While the free nutritious meal program can alleviate hunger and malnutrition, it does not equip individuals with the skills necessary to escape poverty in the long run..

More than a symbolic act, Duterte’s arrest signals the beginning of a new era in which no leader, regardless of domestic popularity or political influence, can evade accountability.

President Prabowo Subianto has signed Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 5/2025 to establish a forestry task force tasked with collecting fines from the forestry sector. The move mirrors efforts made under the previous administration to collect penalties from illegal palm oil operations. However, with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) still investigating alleged corruption involving Rp 300 trillion (US$18.2 billion) in palm oil fines from that period, the formation of the new task force has raised questions about its timing and underlying motives.

Many say Duterte’s arrest is not enough, as there are figures who remain untouchable despite the blood on their hands, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

CERAWeek conference is set to be dominated by talk of Trump's tariffs, sanctions and aggressive drive to end the war in Ukraine, which have together created turmoil in financial markets and clouded the outlook for the global economy and energy prices.

Rather than simply admire their courage or sympathize with their plight, the international community must offer them support, safety and a seat at the table.

China is charting a course toward deeper global integration, innovation and sustainable growth, a path where Indonesia stands as a natural partner.

While social media narratives continue to be carefully orchestrated, real-life priorities raise serious concerns.