While our grandfathers passed us the torch, and Kartini broke the first walls, we still find ourselves building the path as we walk it.

Kartini Day 2025 is a moment to reflect on employee equity as regards Indonesian domestic workers and take action to push for passage of the domestic workers protection bill.

The current trade war as a result of Trump's tariff policy is not truly global, and we should not be distracted by this from focusing on the real danger the US president poses in terms of democracy, social justice and human dignity the world over.

Indonesia has always kept a low profile in the Islamic world despite being the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. It has not taken any noteworthy initiative in the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) comprising mostly Muslim-majority countries, which is riveted with geopolitical competition among its members. Indonesia’s main contribution is in making up the number to bolster the collective voice of the pan-Islamic group.

Every great idea begins with a spark in someone’s mind. Under duress, it is an expression of resilience to escape one’s misfortune.

The Russian ambassador has responded to the views of an Australian researcher bout Russia's request to base its aircraft in Papua, published in an op-ed piece on April 17, in the context of bilateral cooperation.

The question is no longer whether we need artificial intelligence, but whether we are prepared, courageous and focused enough to use it as a tool to solve our most pressing national challenges.  

Indonesia is in a deep crisis, not one of headlines or emergencies, but of systemic erosion with real-life consequences. 

In these turbulent times, Indonesia and China need more successful, exemplary cooperation that inspires and empowers across borders.

Easter is an occasion to express love and compassion for our fellow human beings, especially through actions that show empathy for those who are suffering.

The government has some long and hard thinking to do before deciding on whether to go ahead with the President's so-called temporary evacuation plan for Palestinians in Gaza, especially given the lack of regulations on handling refugees.

Indonesia’s tax dispute system, criticized for its complexity, bias risk and lack of legal certainty, has drawn global attention amid rising trade tensions and renewed calls for structural reform.

Statistics Indonesia’s (BPS) latest inflation data for March revealed a lower-than-expected headline inflation rate for the month, the lowest March inflation rate among Southeast Asian countries. The year-on-year (yoy) inflation rate was recorded at 1.03 percent, notably lower than prior projections of 1.17 percent and below Bank Indonesia’s target inflation range of between 1.5 and 3.5 percent.

In the absence of a solid foundation, as manifested by policy inconsistency, the national education system has only devoured its schoolchildren.

As the country moves toward realizing the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision of being an advanced and prosperous nation, the development of Indonesia has been tremendously assisted by the advancement of technology.

Moscow and Jakarta have sought to deepen military ties in recent years, which should give Australia some reason for concern.

If the rest of the world responds wisely, the damage could be circumscribed entirely to the US with even a small dose of liberalization for everybody else.

The 210th anniversary of the Tambora eruption is a moment to contemplate, and to educate the public about volcanoes’ threats and their value to mankind. 

Joining the CPTPP could help accelerate much-needed change, but only if Indonesia treats the agreement as a lever for structural reform, not a shortcut to foreign markets.

A major shift in global trade dynamics, coupled with the growing evidence of LCR-related inefficiencies, makes recalibrating the policy a logical and necessary step.

Sympathy without structure can devolve into sentiment without solutions, especially if the receiving country lacks the systems needed to truly welcome, care for and protect the displaced.

Ragowo ‘’Didit’’ Hediprasetyo Djojohadikusumo, the only son of President Prabowo Subianto and Siti “Titiek” Hediati Hariyadi, has shown he might be a political player to reckon with in the future, much like his father. During Idul Fitri holidays, Didit moved to connect political bigwigs who were not on good terms, a role that could make him a valuable asset for his father.

As the de facto leader of ASEAN, it is natural that Indonesia should do more to initiate regional measures to solve problems facing any member nation.

In a rapidly multipolar international order, where the Global South is rising, South Korea has been bucking the trend by deepening its value alliance with the US and Japan. 

Fifty years on, the Khmer Rouge’s legacy continues to shape Cambodia: politically, socially, economically and emotionally

Current ASEAN chair Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can marshal the full power of the bloc to present a unified front and develop policy initiatives that can help shield members from the economic disruption caused by Trump’s tariffs.

The US-China trade war is not only a geopolitical confrontation but also a powerful contest of leadership.