Takaichi’s victory signals a party operating in crisis mode.

The measure of development success should not stop at lower unemployment, it also must include the improvement of job quality.

Indonesia may have fertile land and modern technology, but lacks the human capital to sustain food sovereignty as the young generation sees farming as low-status and low-return.

While cities enjoy an accelerated digital economic transformation, villages lag behind in a slower growth cycle.

Upon returning from his weeklong diplomatic trip, President Prabowo Subianto was forced to quickly shift his focus from international affairs to a domestic crisis.

Soaring land prices, costly construction materials, inconsistent spatial planning and stringent bank requirements for mortgages pose a challenge to house saving schemes like Tapera.

Dhaka must make a decisive shift toward a pragmatic pursuit of its own interests, primarily national security and stability, and aim to leverage its role in the Rohingya issue to bring an end to the crisis, not manage it indefinitely in relative isolation.

Dynasties are central to Southeast Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands.

The centralization of the MRO system under the Defense Ministry and the restructured Defense Logistics Agency has created strong momentum toward enhancing readiness, balancing modernization with maintenance for military capabilities that correspond to today’s volatile geopolitical environment.

An international group focusing on safeguarding our freedoms and rights, supported by dozens of Nobel laureates, shines a light of hope against the shadow of democratic backsliding that is falling over human societies across the globe.

Indonesia and Israel already maintain trade relations despite the absence of diplomatic ties, showing that Indonesia can treat Israel’s existence as a fait accompli.

When thousands of sick children are dismissed as a “small number”, we are not just misrepresenting data, we are negating the very value of life itself.

The planned exit of British energy company Shell exit from the gas station business in Indonesia, which is set to wrap up in 2026, has been marred by a troubled send-off. It comes at a time when private fuel retailers have struggled with national gasoline shortages throughout September, and Shell has been no exception to the supply crunch.

Many Palestinians growing weary and tired of the persecution have welcomed Trump’s peace plan, without reading the fine print, perhaps too hungry to read it.

History tells us that dominant currencies change slowly.

We are undergoing complex, multidimensional simultaneous, interactive systems change

Trump’s sweeping tariffs have arguably spurred both regions into action, with governments quickly realizing the need to secure reliable and long-lasting trade partnerships amid rising protectionism and shifting alliances.

While the Indonesian Military (TNI) is naturally at the forefront of Indonesia’s peacekeeping identity, it is crucial to recognize that the National Police also play a significant role.

The free nutritious meal program is another link in the chain of systemic parasitism, through which well-connected figures and business entities fatten themselves at human and moral costs, this time affecting our youngest and most vulnerable.

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.