ASEAN must step forward to guide the recovery in Myanmar, potentially building on the model of the Tripartite Core Group, involving the military junta, ASEAN Plus (with China and India) and the UN.

United States President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing reciprocal import tariffs on 180 trading partners, with rates starting at 10 percent and rising significantly for 60 countries, including Indonesia, which now faces a 32 percent tariff, although now paused for three months. While Indonesia benefited modestly from the first US-China trade war in 2018, the dynamics of this second wave of trade retaliation demand a recalibrated strategy to unlock potential economic gains.

Islamic organizations in the country, including the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), have voiced strong concerns over the evacuation plan, warning that it could ultimately serve Israel’s interests. 

Trump sees himself as single-handedly and fundamentally altering the global order by a Herculean act of sheer will.

Developing labor-intensive, demand-driven businesses can boost employment and transform the economy.

Tariffs will neither resolve the United States trade deficit nor “Make America Great Again”. Instead, they harm the US' own citizens.

Effective communication at times is not only about clarity, but also about the delivery of the message, whether it can convince the people who receive the message.

Indonesia remains locked in a cycle of ruptured progress and policy resets that undermine its long-term digital transformation goals.

As the global system tilts further into protectionist reflexes and retaliatory theatrics, Indonesia must remain sharp-eyed and steady-footed.

Following the “liberation day” tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump, countries are scouring for strategies and partnerships to mitigate the economic blow dealt by Washington. A developing country like Indonesia stands at a crossroads of having to prioritize the national interest while still being nice to Uncle Sam.

Indonesia and Turkey are well-suited to serve as bridge-builders in today's increasingly polarized global landscape.

Naturalization not only reflects a pragmatic strategy, but also reveals how deeply intertwined soccer has become with politics, media spectacle and national identity construction.

The measure is totally inconsistent with the government drive for improving the efficiency of its fiscal and economic management.

Achieving the 2027 target of mandatory English instruction in third grade classrooms will require scaling efforts to reach 180,000 teachers and ensure consistent quality. 

Indonesia remains largely positioned as a passive consumer in the global AI landscape, vulnerable to potential rights infringements and lacking robust protections or negotiating power.

In response to the sharp decline in tax revenues in early 2025, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani has assembled a special ministerial task force to bolster state revenue by targeting key taxpayers. However, market concerns persist over Indonesia's fiscal discipline, mounting debt obligations and the central bank’s increasing role in absorbing government bonds.

The problem is that the police’s generally hostile attitude toward journalists may have come directly from the top leadership.

What matters most in the revision of the KUHAP is how the changes can produce law enforcement agencies that are more professional, accountable and transparent in performing their duties.

The imposition of US tariffs has spotlighted that now is the time to conclude negotiations on the IEU-CEPA as an agreement between equal partners that offers mutual benefits for both Indonesia and the EU.

Southeast Asian claimants to the South China Sea must prepare for a scenario in which they will be forced to defend their territories and rights against China without the support of the US.

The government and the central bank are in a tight spot as global uncertainties shrink the room for measures that support growth amid the rupiah depreciation, US tariffs and higher inflation expectations, but an expansionary approach and good policy communication will go a long way toward reducing future risks.

The new manager of the national men’s soccer team sat down to an exclusive interview with The Jakarta Post on March 28 and revealed his views on the sport’s current landscape, his coaching philosophy and cultivating homegrown talent.

Although no longer in office, former president Joko ‘’Jokowi’’ Widodo appears and intends to play a significant role in national politics, as evident in the frequent encounters between him and his successor, President Prabowo Subianto, and the presence of over a dozen of his “men” in the current cabinet. In the latest gambit to remain relevant in the political theater today and beyond, Jokowi has proposed that the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), which is led by his youngest son Kaesang Pangarep, shift toward a “super open” party in its upcoming congress in May.

The new Criminal Code, passed in 2022 and which will take effect next year, can mark a step forward for a complete end to capital punishment.

During his a reciprocal visit to Turkey this week following an invitation from president Erdoğan, President Prabowo is aiming to strengthen relations between their two countries that share many commonalities, including their commitment to multilateralism and an aspiration to provide prosperity to their peoples through strategic agreements.

ASEAN people realize that the only way to matter in the domain of international affairs and have a say at the table where major decisions are taken is through unity and stronger cooperation.

To reap commercial space benefits, India should pass the law, and Indonesia must soon enact regulations on space commercialization.