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Indonesia calls for justice, peace, and inclusive global leadership at UNGA comeback
Today’s global landscape is more complex than ever, characterized by turbulent challenges and unpredictable storms that no nation can face alone. However, the persistence of unilateralism, where countries act based on narrow self-interest without regard for international law, poses a serious threat to global peace and stability. Such actions undermine the principles of multilateralism, weaken international institutions and erode trust among nations.
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What President Prabowo misses by skipping South Korea and Japan
Almost a year since he took office in October 2024, Prabowo has visited Beijing twice but has yet to make state visits to either Seoul or Tokyo, which has raised diplomatic eyebrows over his bilateral stance regarding those two Asian powerhouses and key trading partners. ...
2 months ago
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Prabowo’s peacekeeping pledge: A turning point for democracy?
While skeptics might look askance at Prabowo's peacekeeping commitment, conveyed in his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly, this presents a chance for Indonesia to not only contribute to global stability but also to reshape the culture of both the TNI and the National Police as guardians of democracy. ...
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Social justice, the key to shared prosperity
Decent work is more than making a living: it is a barometer of how well we are doing in society as a whole, including health, education, equality and responsible consumption and production.
2 months ago
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JI leader release: A test for reintegration strategy
Reintegration of high-profile extremists requires tailored programs addressing historical authority, relational networks and psychological needs.
2 months ago
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Statistics can't cry, but farmers can
Beyond the figures and policies, humankind must come together in a collective vision that dares to look hard at the existential dilemma at the core of the climate crisis, and thereby love ourselves and our planet better.
2 months ago
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In search of neutral ground for a fractured UN
Keeping the UN in New York now risks turning its headquarters into a relic of past American aspirations, but where some voices remain privileged, others silenced and most go unheard.
2 months ago
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Food sovereignty on fragile ground: The unfinished agrarian promise
Provinces such as Yogyakarta, East Java, and Bali report among the lowest farmer daily incomes, despite their reputations as cultural and agricultural centers.
2 months ago
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Recognition of Palestine and the distance to reality
In the UN General Assembly, Palestine may win overwhelming support. In the Security Council, one raised hand is enough to block it.
2 months ago
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What the Doha summit revealed about the OIC
Strong words from top leaders but few enforceable steps has characterized the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for the last five decades. Why does it still matter?
2 months ago
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What the WTO’s deal to curb fisheries subsidies means
The landmark WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force on Sept. 15 after a quarter century of negotiations, is only the beginning in tackling harmful subsidies toward ensuring sustainability of fish stocks, coastal communities and the planet's oceans.
2 months ago
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The Danantara bill and the uncertain future of SOEs Ministry
Concentrating public assets in a single body like Danantara without adequate oversight invites corruption, conflicts of interest and a decrease in transparency.
2 months ago
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From Brussels to Bali: Seizing the prosperous promise of the IEU-CEPA
While Tuesday's signing of the IEU-CEPA is certainly a milestone, unlocking the agreement's tremendous opportunities requires a stronger business environment through broad reforms at home.
2 months ago
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The United Nations at 80: Toward a reborn multilateralism
Indonesia has shown the capacity to play a bridging role when polarization of interests is manifested between the developed and developing worlds, and between the Global North and the Global South.
2 months ago
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Collective action urgently needed for water security in Indonesia
Since everyone uses water, it is fair to argue that everyone must be responsible for water conservation and ensuring the well-being of current and future generations.
2 months ago
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Can violent extremists be de-radicalized?
Engaging both caseworkers and former terrorists in intervention and rehabilitation programs are key to effective de-radicalization efforts.
2 months ago
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Banks are flush with cash, but who will take the loans?
Banking liquidity in Indonesia is abundant, but without market certainty the funds risk staying idle
2 months ago
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The IPO question: Fostering competition through regulatory reforms
Indonesia needs coordinated systematic reform to transform its capital markets from a collection of well-intentioned programs into an ecosystem that can facilitate enterprises’ journey from early stage ventures into sustainable public companies.
2 months ago
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Against the misuse of the snapback mechanism
Iran remains steadfast in asserting its inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the NPT, while at the same time declaring its readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue.
2 months ago
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Finance ministers and the beautiful game
In soccer terms, finance ministers' strength lies in their ability to connect the lines, distribute the ball and ensure that the team moves in a coordinated way.
2 months ago
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What a mission-oriented approach to school meals could do
When designed properly, school meals represent a powerful opportunity to transform entire food systems, achieve zero hunger, drive economic growth and advance climate and environmental goals.
2 months ago
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Free meals program is feeding children, but also making them sick
When hundreds of children fall sick at once, families lose faith not only in the free meal program but in the state’s ability to safeguard their health
2 months ago
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Faster, cheaper weapons for looming conflicts
Modern European states now believe they must rearm, both to keep Ukraine fighting and to prepare themselves for a potential wider looming conflict.
2 months ago
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Why does Indonesia still rely on fossil fuel imports?
Geopolitical tensions should serve as a wake-up call to hasten the transition to renewable energy.
2 months ago
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The architecture of trust in Indonesia’s digital dawn
Europe offers a useful model. GDPR is enforced by independent data protection authorities. NIS 2 relies on coordination and strict incident reporting. They stand side by side, reinforcing one another without undermining either.
2 months ago
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ASEAN strategic response to current geoeconomic shift
With many economies and sectors depending on the US market, the shock from tariff hike was immediate and has great potential impact on jobs.
2 months ago
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Letter to editor: Russian ambassador responds
Russian Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov defends the Indonesia-Russia extradition treaty, rejecting Western narratives on geopolitics, human rights and the Ukraine war while urging bilateral ties to be guided by national interests.
2 months ago
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Prabowo’s debut at the UN: Symbolism without substance?
President Prabowo Subianto must ensure that Indonesia’s calls for peace, whether in Palestine, Ukraine or elsewhere, are grounded in principle and respect for international law, not expedient shortcuts
2 months ago
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Lawless state capitalism is no answer to China's rise
Invoking national security and the competition with China, Donald Trump’s administration is pursuing increasingly anti-capitalist and legally dubious interventions into private industry, with potentially high costs for US dynamism.
2 months ago
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US foreign policy is restructuring the world order
Unlike when the US held unipolar power, times have changed as China and the BRICS countries have begun fashioning a non-militarized, multipolar world.
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- Democracy’s slippery slope
- Indonesia sends first direct shipment of frozen durian to China
- Businesses project 2026 growth at no more than 5.4%
- Palm oil expansion in Papua raises eyebrow
- Southern Indonesia brace for floods, extreme weather as cyclone threat looms
- Prabowo signals support for Golkar’s push to end direct regional elections
- Regions ask for more state funds for disaster recovery
- Where is Prabowo the peacemaker?
- Nickel groups push back over ‘unfair’ illegal mining fines
- MR. D.I.Y Indonesia marks 1,200th store opening as the fastest expanding retailer
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- Democracy’s slippery slope
- Indonesia sends first direct shipment of frozen durian to China
- Businesses project 2026 growth at no more than 5.4%
- Palm oil expansion in Papua raises eyebrow
- Southern Indonesia brace for floods, extreme weather as cyclone threat looms
- Prabowo signals support for Golkar’s push to end direct regional elections
- Regions ask for more state funds for disaster recovery
- Where is Prabowo the peacemaker?
- Nickel groups push back over ‘unfair’ illegal mining fines
- MR. D.I.Y Indonesia marks 1,200th store opening as the fastest expanding retailer
