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.

Removing violent accounts from history books will not "right a wrong" but rather would whitewash our past. 

Across the region, countries are showing it is possible to overcome barriers by adapting innovations to local contexts.

Artificially-produced intelligence can never replace humanity completely.

Iran is ready for any agreement aimed at ensuring it does not pursue nuclear weapons, but it cannot accept deals that deprive us of our nuclear rights.

A father's presence is not merely an addition; it is an essential component of a child's developmental ecosystem.

Seemingly trivial digital remnants can become weak points, susceptible to misuse when left unmanaged.

Introduction: From One Disruption to Another

Amid growing concerns over de-industrialization, the House of Representatives (DPR) is accelerating efforts to revitalize the country’s industrial sector through a series of legislative initiatives. This push comes as the country records its second consecutive monthly contraction in the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)—from 46.7 in April to a still-weak 47.4 in May—signaling a persistent slowdown in industrial activity.

The common thread tying together Jakarta's perennial flooding, choking pollution and constant congestion is weak political will, and unless the local administration addresses this underlying factor starting now, these issues will continue to plague this historic city for the next half century.

Countries across Asia and the Pacific are confronting a common challenge: transforming their agrifood systems to meet growing demands while safeguarding natural resources for future generations. 

Peace, justice and solidarity must guide our response to the surging needs of humanity's most vulnerable: people who have lost their homes, jobs and communities, displaced by circumstances beyond their control.

Agentic AI systems present a new class of risks, goal misalignment, data drift, persona-driven bias and even multi-agent collusion.

Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines have all attempted to counter Chinese claims to waters within their exclusive economic zones.

Declaring a single state-approved historical narrative will naturally marginalize and silence alternative perspectives.  

Confrontational rhetoric combined with uncertain commitments raises fears of abandonment in Southeast Asia.

A forum of retired senior military and police officers has officially submitted a proposal to the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The group, which includes high-profile figures like former vice president Try Sutrisno, argues that Gibran's path to office was marred by undemocratic processes and legal flaws.

The short-lived dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over four outlying islands serves as a reminder that a nation as vast and diverse as Indonesia requires continuous political will and efforts, as well as sensitivity, to maintain our hard-fought, hard-won national unity.