Flashy devices often end up unused or misused in schools with no technical support, little training and no curriculum integration.

The violent protests in Nepal demonstrate that democracy and development are inherently intertwined, and that governments must balance the dual goal of economic growth and shared prosperity.

Indonesia needs coordinated systematic reform to transform its capital markets from a collection of well-intentioned programs into an ecosystem that can facilitate enterprises’ journey from early stage ventures into sustainable public companies.

Modern tourists seek more than just a place to stay: they want stories and experiences.

Chinese green-tech leadership has created an opportunity that the world cannot afford to squander. Europe must work with China to realize that potential.

Prabowo can deliver the speech of his life, one that cuts through the noise and earns its place in history.

Just weeks after the largest wave of demonstrations against Prabowo Subianto’s presidency, the root of public anger remains unaddressed despite several government actions. While the controversial housing allowances for House of Representatives lawmakers were scrapped and arrogant politicians were suspended, the National Police, the institution responsible for the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, has largely remained unscathed.

We are not in an acute crisis like five years ago, monetary and fiscal stimulus made good sense then. What we have, rather, is an economy that is not as strong as it could be.

Lower government spending will reduce purchasing power, and increase unemployment and poverty.

Data shows that House 2024 budget reached $663 million, far higher than Vietnam’s or the Philippines’ legislatures, which each spend only $150–300 million annually.

Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Finance Ministry have announced another burden-sharing arrangement through Indonesian government securities (SBN), a mechanism typically reserved for easing the government’s fiscal burden during crises, even though no national crisis has been declared. Part of the proceeds will finance priority programs, continuing the central bank’s financial backing of government initiatives. Economists warn, however, that the policy risks undermining economic stability and BI’s independence.

Social cohesion forms a critical foundation for the capacity of communities to coexist and legitimizes governance through accountability. Yet across Southeast Asia, the fabric of social cohesion is demonstrably fraying and we must not look away.

Environmental activists argue the rapid and often unregulated conversion of agricultural land into buildings is a primary cause of increased flood risk. 

Every day in Gaza, children arrive at our clinics with blast injuries, infected wounds or signs of starvation. As doctors, we can try to treat their pain – but we cannot stop the bombs or lift the siege.

Stimulus drawn from reserves can jolt the economy today, but it also narrows Indonesia’s room for maneuver tomorrow. 

Trump has been signaling for a decade or so that political violence committed by his supporters is acceptable and might even be rewarded.

The formation of a haj and umrah ministry reflects a domestic commitment to improving religious services and a broader diplomatic effort to elevate Indonesia’s role in global religious affairs.

Frigates equipped with long-range firepower and advanced sensors, alongside heavyweight corvettes are expected to spearhead Indonesia's blue-water fleet capable of sustained Indo-Pacific operations.

TNI’s hard power consists of older platforms and has limitations in modern network-centric warfare, making it vulnerability to attacks from enemies with advanced cyber capabilities and more sophisticated air defense systems.

Indonesia’s capital market is facing mounting headwinds as the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025 has fallen far short of expectations, with only 22 companies going public by September against the year’s target of 66. The outlook has further deteriorated amid nationwide riots that have triggered massive capital outflows on fears of political instability, while investor confidence took another blow after a recent cabinet reshuffle saw Finance Minister Sri Mulyani—long regarded as a trusted figure with strong international credibility—step down from her post.

In the wake of looting and rioting in late August, President Prabowo Subianto deployed more than 75,000 Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers to secure areas in and around Jakarta.

The recently held PIF Leaders Meeting showed why true integration remains challenging while island nations are at different stages of independence.

Young people must be given a chance to help rebuild democratic systems, their demands must be addressed. 

A gap is widening between the people's expectations of fairness and transparency, and the state's ability to deliver them consistently.

Indonesia might have become a safe haven for Russians in Southeast Asia who wish to avoid war in Ukraine

Development plans like the Long-term National Development Plan (RJPN) 2025-2045 often frame young people as economic and state instruments, valued for future productivity and conformity to state-approved personas.

Once considered a symbol of Indonesia's future, Nadiem Makarim has experienced a dramatic fall from grace.