Transforming Indonesia's Defense Ministry into a "War Ministry" could refocus the TNI on combat readiness by delegating non-military tasks to civilians. 

President Prabowo Subianto gave a passionate speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Sept. 23 that impressed many people, paving the way for the Indonesian leader to set himself as an international leader ready to play his part in promoting global peace and order.

Within a modern democratic system, the military should maintain a distance from the civilian sphere and remain focused on external defense, and to avoid the temptation of intervening in public policy

Indonesia needs a model that values skilled workers, fair compensation and sustainable growth, which allows businesses to strengthen the economy while fostering loyalty and creativity among young professionals.

Enhancing social safety within the school requires not only the increase of knowledge but also teaching awareness and skills.

Prabowo and Trump are populist leaders, yet their positions on the issue of climate crisis could not be more sharply opposed. 

Bank Indonesia (BI) cut its benchmark interest rate for the fifth time this year, lowering it to 4.75 percent just a day before the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) announcement. The move reflected BI’s bet that the US monetary authority would also ease its policy. A day later, the Fed indeed cut the federal funds rate (FFR) for the first time in 2025. Both central banks’ decisions were driven by concerns over slowing economic growth but also sparking debate on government influence in central bank decisions.

The convergence of climate change, food insecurity, technological disruption and conflict is creating a series of overlapping shocks that exacerbate one another, striking hardest at Asia’s most vulnerable communities. 

For decades, the red scare has been used to silence opposition, discredit progressives and stigmatize memory itself.

With their shared history and values, collaboration in higher education and research is the next pivotal step in strengthening the long-established bridge between the two countries.

As we enter the final quarter of a turbulent 2025, one of the biggest puzzles of the moment is how the US economy is growing at almost 4 percent without creating any jobs.

One way to tackle the country's endemic corruption is investing in early childhood, when fairness and empathy are wired in the brain.

There are many outstanding questions about the feasibility of the plan and to what extent it is likely to be successful.

The revised Financial Sector Development and Strengthening (P2SK) Law must expand BI’s KPIs to include productive lending, employment and money supply relative to GDP.

The new police reform efforts underway since the August-September protests must clearly delineate the steps toward rebuilding a civilian policing institution, in particular redefining the role and functions of the National Police’s paramilitary Brimob unit.

When President Prabowo Subianto deployed the Indonesian Military (TNI) to the streets to restore order during last month’s nationwide protests, it was merely the latest example of a pattern the country has witnessed since he took office in October last year.

Myanmar is fractured, the Arakan Army has little incentive to compromise without external guarantees, and the scars between communities run deep. 

The presidential press chief's stripping a palace reporter of her credentials during a media conference, though reinstated less than a week later, has sharpened scrutiny of the state of press freedom in the country and by extension, freedom of speech.

Thailand’s ambassador to Indonesia rebuts The Jakarta Post’s Sept. 15 editorial, arguing it oversimplifies the nation’s politics, stressing the resilience of Thai democracy, the non-political role of the monarchy, the independence of its institutions and Thailand’s constructive role in ASEAN.

Japan, long proud of its status as a science and technology leader, is lagging behind its competition so much that it is poised to suffer its greatest defeat since World War II.

Bali projects an image of sustainability while its economy rests heavily on over-tourism, straining land, water and energy, depending on fossil-fueled generators. 

Indonesia must preserve its strategic autonomy to balance relations among major powers, mitigate potential risks and safeguard its national interests amid growing uncertainty. 

The organization is marking its anniversary in a world scarred by brutal and widespread conflicts, deep inequalities and injustice, flagrant violations of human rights and looming existential threats.

Pancasila acts as a moral guidance to make sure development serves humanity, unity honors diversity, and democracy is guided by wisdom.

Rice is politically central but economically stagnant, consuming vast fiscal resources while failing to deliver prosperity for farmers or affordable food for consumers.

The surprise appointment of Deputy Finance Minister Anggito Abimanyu as chairman of the Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) marks a clear break from established selection procedures and casts uncertainty over President Prabowo Subianto’s plan to create a separate revenue collection agency.

It is safe to say that the incoming police reform is no more than a reactionary policy, rather than a genuine intention to bring about change.