The UN declaring the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation cannot come at a more opportune or critical juncture for the world to not just sit up and take notice, but to stand up, corral all available resources – knowledge, technology, finances – and take action to avert the disastrous effects of accelerating glacial melt in the 3,500 km-long Hindu Kush Himalaya region.

The EU, for lack of a better word, is truly in trouble since it is tied to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 

Achieving 8 percent economic growth is possible, if companies and government work together to focus on operational excellence and meaningful differentiation, streamlining procedures and offering what customers truly need, all while highlighting the unique diversity that is Indonesia.

Rather than serving as a steppingstone, gig work locks workers into low-paying, precarious jobs with no clear path for advancement.

One of the pressing economic issues that Indonesia continues to face is its overreliance on commodities and its challenge to transition into full-fledged industrialization.

The reported police action against punk band Sukatani and its 2023 track, "Bayar Bayar Bayar", is a clear instance of constitutional violation that illustrates the enduring power of music as social critique and the police's remaining journey to transform into a democratic institution.

Like most countries around the world, Indonesia is struggling to contain the problems and dangers stemming from rampant growth in internet use. When it comes to tackling tech giants with platforms that allow the proliferation of harmful content however, the government is moving cautiously, counting on their help instead of tackling them head-on.

Through their protests, the students seem to be telling Prabowo to build a coalition with the people for long-term prosperity rather than with the political elites for short-term spoils.

China is consolidating its position as the world’s manufacturing and technological innovation hub by increasing trade with the Global South.

A recently screened documentary on the Aceh peace process emphasizes that dignity and humanity from both sides of the negotiating table are key to resolving conflict toward building lasting peace.

The official reaction, ranging from open dismissal to the deployment of “buzzers”, illustrates the limited impact of digital activism on actual policy or institutional reform.

The HKI says illicit payments extracted from investors have cost Indonesia hundreds of trillions of rupiah as projects are canceled and companies pull out.  

Though the human journey has not always been smooth, constant inquiry and prolific sharing of information are essential to what we are.

Realizing Danantara's full potential depends on addressing critical governance challenges, ensuring transparency, political independence and robust oversight.

Has Prabowo charted a clear, pragmatic course for Indonesia’s economic future, or are we witnessing a continuation of costly missteps and missed opportunities?

The House of Representatives passed on Feb. 18 the fourth amendment to Law No. 4/2009 on mineral and coal mining (UU Minerba) following a hasty deliberation during its recess to expand eligibility for mining concessions to include religious organizations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives, which critics have said will benefit only those institutions with close government connections.

Without appropriate management, seaweed farming programs could be dangerous for marine biodiversity and the benefits that humans get from the ocean.

A significant number of Indonesian and Filipino youth are skeptical of democracy, but this should not be read as a condemnation of democratic principles and values.

As Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar aptly noted, BRICS is not anti-Western, but simply a non-Western grouping. 

How to finance the requisite increase in military investment at a time when Europe’s economies are weak?

The world economics scene projects a turbulent landscape in 2025.

As President Prabowo Subianto settles into power, the shift in the political landscape is becoming clearer, with he and his Gerindra Party at center stage. The party celebrated its 17th anniversary over the weekend at a congress attended by thousands of members, ministers, and former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.

For many Indonesians, the promise of prosperity tomorrow rings hollow as they struggle to meet their basic needs today.

The Indonesian Press Council has recently introduced a regulation providing guidelines for the use of AI in journalistic work.

A national hero should not be a controversial individual.

ASEAN has been generally spared the global furor and shock over Trump's many policies since his second term began, and by continuing to focus on peace and prosperity through dialogue and partnerships, the regional bloc is likely to maintain its centrality and resilience during Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship.

The US withdrawal from global health aid highlights the vulnerability of global health funding to geopolitical shifts, and serves as a wake-up call for Indonesia to build a self-reliant healthcare model that is capable of delivering integrated services, such as for TB, in anticipation of future uncertainties.