United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) delivers remarks on April 13, 2026, during a visit by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Pentagon, in Virginia, the US.`

How US, Indonesia build strategic defense partnership anew

Washington is quietly rewriting the rules of Indo-Pacific strategy by swapping formal alliances for deep technological integration. The new defense pact with Indonesia proves that in the age of AI and autonomous warfare, operational "plug-and-play" matters far more than a signed treaty.

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The bullying crisis: A wake-up call for society

The recent surge in violence at top Indonesian universities marks a critical erosion of the nation’s ethical fabric and a failure of institutional protection. By adopting the rigorous behavioral frameworks, Indonesia can transition from reactive outcry to a transformative, safe educational paradigm.

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Dismantling the bunker, demilitarizing Indonesian justice

The persistent absence of an updated Military Court Law, one aligned with constitutional democracy to eliminate the isolated nature of military jurisdiction, is a glaring manifestation of a lack of political will. It reveals a weak commitment among policymakers to finalize the military reform agenda.

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In this file photo dated March 11, 2026, cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the United Arab Emirates.

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Lessons from the Iran crisis for the Indo-Pacific

As the Iran crisis draws US attention back to West Asia, the Indo-Pacific faces a dangerous vacuum in leadership and deterrence. This strategic overstretch is forcing regional powers like Japan, Australia and India to abandon their reliance on Washington and seize control of their own security destinies.

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Red alert: An electronic display board inside the main hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in South Jakarta shows an overall downward movement across most stocks during the lunch break on Jan. 29, 2026, when the IDX Composite index fell 6.3 percent after global investment firm MSCI raised concerns about free float and trading transparency.

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Analysis: IDX, OJK to restore investor confidence ahead of MSCI review

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) enacted a new provision setting the minimum free float requirement at 15 percent for both listed companies and prospective issuers, doubling the previous threshold of 7.5 percent. This change was made in response to concerns raised by MSCI regarding the low free float levels of Indonesian equities, which led the index to freeze Indonesia’s inclusion in its indices in February and March. These measures are being implemented to demonstrate regulatory compliance ahead of MSCI’s May index 2026 review.

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Allium boom: Female workers plant shallot bulbs on Aug. 8, 2024, at a farm in Kawatuna village, Palu, Central Sulawesi. The regional administration is encouraging farmers to plant shallots as the food commodity commands high prices in the domestic market.

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Women farmers define the future of food security in Asia-Pacific

Empowering women in agriculture isn’t just a matter of equity - it’s a trillion-dollar opportunity to transform global food security and climate resilience.

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A TransJakarta bus passes through the Senayan area of South Jakarta, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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Transit drives growth

While often viewed as a public cost, Transjakarta is actually a massive economic driver generating three times its weight in national output. By shifting focus from fuel subsidies to transit integration, Indonesia can clear its skies and its balance sheets simultaneously.

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United States President Donald Trump delivers remarks on March 27, 2026, at a summit of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Insight: Securing a healthier future: The importance of Indonesia's plasma fractionation facility

The global health crisis brought on by COVID-19 tested healthcare systems worldwide, and Indonesia was no exception. As one of the world’s most populous nations, the nation faced immense challenges yet demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the pandemic.

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Insight: Understanding sovereign wealth funds and their application in Indonesia

Toward the end of 2020, amid a world grappling with unprecedented challenges, Indonesia took a bold step in securing its economic future: establishing its first sovereign wealth fund (SWF), the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA).

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