The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that splits national and regional elections starting in 2029 comes as a relief.

Indonesia has no shortage of talent. The real challenge is how to create more open, merit-based pathways into public leadership. 

We praise experimentation but reward compliance, celebrate innovation but reject rebels and assemble platforms but silence feedback.

Rather than looking for separate hedging strategies, Asia and Europe would benefit more from collaboration

As the world’s largest Muslim-majority country and a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia has both moral authority and historical responsibility. 

The Myanmar junta continues to use imprisonment not as a tool of justice, but as an instrument of repression, while ASEAN remains silent.

The extensive authority held by the police is suspected to be a key factor triggering and enabling numerous complaints of alleged human rights violations.

While Indonesia currently maintains peaceful relations with all nations, the classic Latin adage Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you want peace, prepare for war) must remain a guiding principle.

“Don’t read too much into it,” said President Prabowo Subianto on his decision to turn down the invitation to meet with the leaders of wealthy Western countries in the Group of Seven (G7) in Canada this month, going instead to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An RCEP summit is critical now more than ever, as the global economic landscape is increasingly fragmented and marked by rising protectionism and inward-looking trends.

Trump’s actions have caused many to question whether a new world order is emerging.

Over 75 years, China and Indonesia have meticulously built a resilient and dynamic partnership that exemplifies how two diverse nations can thrive together. 

After previously receiving recognition for its consistent progress in global competitiveness, the country has now encountered a notable reversal.

The autonomy of medical collegia is vital for maintaining professional standards to ensure the delivery of reliable, quality health services in Indonesia.

The free nutritious meal program, intended to meet the nutritional needs of millions of students, faces significant implementation issues. Despite being a government priority, its large scale lacks organizational discipline and clear institutional alignment, leading to uncoordinated execution, especially concerning its alignment with the academic calendar and school vacations.

The lessons of the previous administration's IKN megaproject do not bode well for the revived "Giant Sea Wall" project, which could find itself and the coastal communities it is supposed to protect at sea, even before it breaks ground.

Only consistent action on multiple fronts can maintain public trust and secure sustainable economic growth to benefit all of society.

With the global sustainability agenda critically behind schedule, a new AI-powered platform offers a novel approach to accelerating progress.

The 79th anniversary of the National Police offers a moment to reflect and introspect on the foundational values and principles of the policing institution as prescribed in the oaths officers take as members of Bhayangkara, or "vigilant quiescant" in Latin.

The ARF functions as a dialogue platform for confidence-building and preventive diplomacy, not as an adjudicator or crisis manager in emotionally charged bilateral rows. 

At the center of this debate lies a fundamental question: Is Indonesia prepared to regulate competition in the digital economy effectively? 

The tiny house initiative risk repeating past mistakes: creating soulless settlements, overcrowded neighborhoods and units that exist on paper but fail to function in reality.

Concerns over the expanding role of security forces in Indonesia’s civilian institutions have intensified following the establishment of a special task force on state revenue, initiated by National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The task force was created to combat illegal activities across several high-risk sectors, particularly those involving natural resources—such as illegal fishing, mining, and logging. It is part of a broader government effort to strengthen enforcement and reduce losses in non-tax state revenue (PNBP).

The month-long school holiday is the perfect time for the government to evaluate what is not working with the free nutritious meal program.

As AI advances, ASEAN has a clear opportunity to move up the value chain, with member states offering incentives to attract higher-value semiconductor investment.

Given the severity of the issue, ASEAN's regional action plan, established in 2018, to eliminate tuberculosis by 2035, is ambitious.

Challenges in implementation are to be expected in the nascent stages of any government intervention, especially in a country as geographically vast and varied as Indonesia. The key is to build upon their lessons, bit by bit, to ensure a strong foundation for sustainable delivery and development.