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. 

This is a government that is very thin-skinned, and does not understand the limitation of executive power. The government is on a path that is really alarming.

Public trust in the government continues to diminish after a Rp 193.7 trillion (US$11 billion) graft case involving subsidiaries of state-owned oil and gas holding company Pertamina sparked national outcry. Among the nine suspects in the case is Kerry Adrianto Riza, the 38-year-old son of politically connected oil tycoon Muhammad Riza Chalid.

By embracing a community-centric, data-forward model, we’re building a future where technology augments human resilience, enabling communities to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world with confidence and autonomy.

There is a growing perception that the current administration is merely replacing old power brokers with new ones, without enacting substantive reforms.

Shanti Mohila, a group of Rohingya women who bravely fight for justice, should be celebrated this International Women’s Day.

The Indonesian government is carrying out massive budget efficiencies. At almost the same time, Vietnam is also doing the same thing. What is the difference between the two?

Democracy, which should serve as a tool to channel the aspirations of the people, is instead being hijacked by an oligarchy seeking to preserve its power.

The syndicates employ the "member gets member" strategy of recruitment, leveraging threats rather than bonuses to coerce members into deceiving friends and relatives.

Social media has transformed power dynamics by providing a platform for voices that were previously marginalized. 

Critical minerals have become a focal point in global geopolitics, shaping energy strategy and national security policies.

PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated textile manufacturers, officially ceased operations on Mar. 1, 2025, following its bankruptcy declaration. The shutdown led to the layoff of 10,965 workers between January and February 2025. In response, President Prabowo has instructed several ministers to devise solutions to help re-employ the affected workers, including leasing factory machinery, attracting investors to acquire the company and facilitating their absorption into other companies.

The geopolitics of climate change are ultimately about which governance model will pay and manage the transition to net zero.

As they watched Zelensky evicted from the White House last month after an unprecedented live televised quarrel with Trump and Vance, some of the United States' closest allies began to swiftly reappraise decades of foreign and defense policy.

In Indonesia, women make up 54 percent of borrowers from high-interest online loan providers, making them more susceptible to loan sharks and debt collectors, which may often pursue intimidation tactics.

MRV technologies are vital not only for tracking emissions, but also for ensuring transparency and credibility in carbon markets.

Various indicators suggest that the economy remains in a difficult state.