Patriot bonds are not conventional securities. They are designed less to maximize investor return than to rally support for the national agenda

Serakahnomics is the latest term coined by President Prabowo Subianto to describe an economic pattern that prioritizes the profit and wealth of a privileged few over the broader welfare and interests of the public. The phrase, which translates into “greedynomics”, captures the people’s frustration over soaring prices, scarcity of basic goods and widening inequality, but raises the question: Is it fair to place all the blame on businesspeople alone?

Bureaucratic “fat” can strengthen implementation if managed well, yet too much of it risks clogging the system.

Israel's ongoing campaign in the Gaza Strip stems from decades of history dating back to the 1948 uprising, and is essentially a continuation of the Zionist regime's aim to eliminate the Palestinian presence between the sea and the river.

Small islands can serve as natural refuges for their native biodiversity, provided their ecosystems remain undisturbed

Today’s crisis is not born of a lack of rules, but a lack of will to enforce them and to hold violators accountable.

Approximately 40 Indonesian export products face direct competition with US exports, particularly in labor-intensive sectors.

For emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), investing in resilience is not a luxury, it is an imperative.

Indonesia initiated sweeping reforms in 1998 not only because of high prices but because symbols of extravagance amid suffering made the pain unbearable.

In the digital and AI age, news outlets in Indonesia, as elsewhere, may never regain their glory days of wealth and resources but, by focusing on quality, they can still be a source of reliable information essential to the good functioning of democracy.

A recent report by IndonesiaLeaks on the alleged misappropriation of funds in an Army housing program has raised concerns over the potential for a huge departure of troops from its ranks. The case risks undermining soldiers’ morale, even as President Prabowo Subianto has elevated the Indonesian Military (TNI) to a key role in national politics.

Sugiono's dual appointment may look politically strategic for Prabowo, but it could compromise Indonesia's foreign policy.

As governments around the world are forced to reinvent themselves amid concurrent, complex waves of a changing geopolitical landscape, Singapore offers a social laboratory for observing potential shifts.

Nearly half of Indonesia’s poor are farmers or those who work in agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries.

While cost-effectiveness and price tags are essential indicators, the procurement of arms must always include performance, strategic effect and sustainability as key metrics when assessing new equipment or platforms. 

In the long term, Trump’s tariffs are likely to propel India to rethink its strategic priorities toward a decision on whether to pursue economic openness or retreat into protectionist autarky as it redefines its place in the world.

The 2026 state budget proposal reveals a fiscal style built on obligations that, while reassuring today, may limit the government’s flexibility in shaping the future.

President Prabowo Subianto used his first state of the nation address on Aug. 15 to talk up his hugely ambitious free nutritious meal program, claiming success although so far it has reached less than a quarter of the 83 million targeted recipients since its January rollout.

The growing focus on healthier living is evident among Gen Z and millennials across Jakarta and the Asia-Pacific region, with more in this demographic choosing to spend their nights at gyms or stadiums rather than bars and amusement centers.

Unmanned systems and the AI that increasingly operates them are redefining a defense sector more often known for huge delays and cost overruns.

A return to nuclear testing would almost certainly spark a dangerous arms race, one that undermines the purposes for which the UN was founded.

Recent global events have exposed the fragile balance between energy security and sustainability.

The root problem is the relatively small number of jobs in China that provide a comfortable middle-class lifestyle, and the large number of workers vying for them

If different ethnic groups in Indonesia have unique ancestries and histories, then policies that assume everyone is the same culturally, linguistically or medically are either tone-deaf and harmful.

President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious growth target of 5.4 percent year-on-year (yoy) for 2026, as announced during the presentation of the 2026 state budget draft (RAPBN). The proposed budget seeks to narrow the fiscal deficit to 2.48 percent of gross domestic product, while increasing total spending by 7.3 percent to Rp 3.79 quadrillion (US$231.81 billion). However, the heavy price tag of the government’s flagship priority programs, combined with the emphasis on central government spending, austerity imposed on regional budgets and heavier reliance on tax revenue, could complicate the realization of these growth aspirations.

Massive political education is crucial to educate the public of the risks of restoring indirect elections.

As robotics and artificial intelligence technology races ahead, it appears that human workers will be inevitably left not just behind, but also without jobs.