Existing institutions, especially those built on the idea of “the West”, no longer matter.

Several ministers, provincial leaders and political elites are known to have deep financial ties to nickel mining interests. 

Danantara must resist passing out unconditional loans left and right lest it turns into a bailout fund for failing SOEs, and instead look to maintaining its commercial posture and stand as a catalyst for reform by rewarding discipline through capital injections.

Some 25 deputy ministers in President Prabowo Subianto's bloated cabinet currently hold concurrent positions as commissioners in various state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which appear to be rewards for helping him win the presidential race last year. This practice raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest and the abuse of power, potentially harming the state for the benefit of a select few individuals or groups, in addition to possible legal violations.

Prabowo's hesitation could undermine Indonesia's credibility as a middle-power player, leading many Indonesians to conclude that the government fears confronting President Trump.

The United Nations was created not to take humanity to heaven but to save us from hell. In that mission, it has not failed.

One answer that almost everyone can agree on is protecting children and communities through immunization.

From the canals of Venice to the temples of Kyoto, over tourism is choking some of the world’s most beloved destinations. Crowded streets, environmental damage and frustrated locals are now common symptoms of a tourist sector growing beyond its limits. 

In a multipolar world, military action without diplomatic follow-through risks pushing adversaries closer to emerging powers.

Too often, democracy defenders are treated as symbols, when what they need are systems of sustained support.

ASEAN's failure to establish enforceable legal norms for shared water governance risks undermining both environmental justice and regional stability. 

Too many Indonesian young people remain undertrained and underutilized for an economy striving for higher productivity.

Indonesia’s tough laws on companies employing foreigners have been further complicated by alleged embezzlement at a unit of the Manpower Ministry which oversees their administration. An ongoing probe into the scandal, however, may not lead to significant changes as the practice has been taking place for more than a decade.

 What is missing from the housing agenda is the important conversation about design, access and equity.

ADB has a significant opportunity to ensure indigenous peoples are treated with due respect as rights holders and development partners.

A nuclear strike on Iran's dense cities could lead to millions of deaths and injuries, widespread infrastructural collapse, and social breakdown, with victims suffering severe pain without medical care.

Transmigration seeks to develop new centers of growth in underdeveloped regions—places where young Indonesians can build livelihoods, families and futures.

While there is widespread agreement on Iran within US politics, the incendiary nature of agreeing with the adversary, whether Democrat or Republican, makes it seem more fractured than it is.

Massive labor absorption may be masking deeper structural symptoms of declining job quality and the trapping of the working class in low-value-added sectors.

The US strike threatens to accelerate the militarization of politics, fuel arms races and place even greater stress on fragile democracies. 

After years of anticipation, Indonesia and Singapore have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for renewable electricity exports. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng on June 13 finalized the agreement, which will see Indonesia supplying up to 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy to Singapore through 2035. However, in a notable twist, Bahlil announced that state electricity company PLN would not be involved in the deal.

Despite high optimism among Indonesian officials, public suspicion persists regarding Singapore's sincerity, particularly concerning the extradition treaty.

Formal recognition, both domestically and internationally, has been vital in combating denial, validating survivors and contributing to the historical record.

Contrary to the US drive toward nuclear, Indonesia lacks posture, putting the country at risk of being a passive recipient rather than an active author of its nuclear energy journey.

Indonesia under Prabowo risks becoming a nation of postures, not policies. And gestures rarely build a legacy.

President Prabowo Subianto's much-anticipated intervention has seemingly eased tensions over the disputed Panjang, Lipan, Mangkir Gadang, and Mangkir Ketek islands, which had caused a feud between Aceh and neighboring North Sumatra.

Indonesia’s voice reminds us that the pursuit of peace and adherence to international norms are not just ideals, but urgent necessities for global stability.