Cross-sector action rooted in awareness, empathy and knowledge is needed to resolve Indonesia's crisis of nationalism with regard to Papua, not the mischaracterization, fearfulness and misinformation that has prevailed over past decades.

For the Global South, the “trade tsunami” comes as a dramatic shock to countries long accustomed to walking an awkward path between various foreign power blocs.

The ongoing revision of the KUHAP is a crucial opportunity to create a more just, inclusive and human rights-oriented criminal justice system. 

It is clear that we are entering a new and far more dangerous era, defined not by the pursuit of shared prosperity but by the stark realities of great power competition.

Just blaming Trump for the United States' betrayal of itself is too glib an explanation for the transformation that has taken place in the US.

Complex issues are often oversimplified for headlines, and the popular focus on making "deals" instead of "agreements" highlights a short-term, transactional mindset.

Taiwan faces an increasingly uncertain and precarious future, caught between domestic instability and the shifting, unpredictable dynamics of US-China relations.

A key factor behind this growing interest lies in the regulatory flexibility and investment-friendly climate introduced by the Indonesian government.

The rise of local currency transactions presents a challenge to the traditional dominance of the United States dollar in global trade.

Trump’s frontal assault on the world economy was a shock to everyone, but it also gave Europe, China and various middle powers an opportunity to make a statement about who they are and what they stand for. 

When a government begins to believe its own hype, policy becomes unmoored from economic reality. 

A nationwide crackdown in July led to 3,000 arrests. But large scam operators remain untouched.

Peru and Indonesia shared common interests to promote a more just and inclusive global order, highlighting the importance of multilateralism, sustainable development and inclusive economic growth.

Behind the industry lies a clear indication of the government's failure to provide adequate and quality formal employment for its citizens.

The international organization stands at the cusp of reform to rid itself of outdated practices and embrace an inclusive, long-term vision to redefine its relevance in today's world, and Indonesia is well-positioned to take a lead in this transformative venture.

While the Malaysian chairmanship's mediational role in the Thai-Cambodian border conflict did much to lift ASEAN out of the pit of irrelevance it was falling into, the regional grouping needs to take a page out of deliberative democracy to find a participatory pathway toward determining its own as well as the region's future.

This year's global day for indigenous peoples should serve as an occasion for reflection on how to recognize, include and incorporate these communities as equal partners in deliberative decision-making in determining not just their future, but also the country's future, as we are propelled headlong in this era of technologically driven transformation.

The amnesty for Hasto and pardon for Tom are political signals hinting at a strategy to tame the legal system for the sake of stability, power consolidation and a re-engineered elite consensus.

Green energy subsidies, expanding tax incentives for green technologies, price control mechanisms like contracts for difference and more coordinated financial assistance will ease the burden of industrial decarbonization projects.

The President's recent move to grant amnesty to Hasto Kristiyanto presents a case study for the use of political diction in the continuing power play between the hegemony of his "grand coalition" and the counterstrategy of PDI-P matriarch Megawati in defining her party's stance.

Indonesia’s recent trade agreement with the United States has reignited debate over the country’s fragile grip on digital sovereignty. 

What does a multi-billion-dollar trade surplus mean if rural families still have to choose between paying the electricity bill and buying a side dish?

As much as the world might desire a crystal ball that sees beyond the uncertainty wrought by the current geonomic competition, AI and algorithmic forecasts can only do so much, as it is humans who ultimately determine the outcome through the decisions we make.

For decades, Malaysia and the US have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. Could that be changing?

Instead of championing sustainability as pragmatic realism, progressives' current approach of lopping together today's multifaceted crises and those related to all manner of injustices as a single, bloated issue only serves to alienate the broader public.

When citizens choose a pirate flag over an official sign of national identity to symbolize their hopes for justice, it is not because they reject the nation. It is because they feel rejected by it.

When keeping score, you aren’t supposed to add "own goals" to your tally.