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Protecting our archipelago from illegal fishing

Indonesian waters are still prone to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by both foreign and domestic vessels

4 months ago
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Trump’s pro-corporate populism cannot last

The US president-elect is not the first Republican politician to purport to serve both commerce and the forgotten man. ...

4 months ago
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French troubles won't undermine Europe’s strong foundation

Rather than becoming a catalyst for a new eurozone crisis, the recent collapse of the French government, along with a similar collapse in Germany and the looming threat of a second Trump administration, could instead propel the bloc to take a big step in economic development. ...

4 months ago

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China’s fast-changing economic adjustments

The combination of rising uncertainty and falling confidence is casting a dark shadow over the Chinese economy.

4 months ago
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Against the tide: Defending human rights and civic freedoms in Southeast Asia

Governments across the region are employing increasingly sophisticated and repressive tactics to silence dissent, stifle opposition and suppress independent voices.

4 months ago
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Trump’s second term could deepen Indonesia-China relations

For Southeast Asia, where many nations walk a tightrope between Washington and Beijing, Trump’s combative approach toward China requires a recalibration of policy.

5 months ago
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Indonesia must regain credibility as an honest broker

The so-called consensus document recently signed between Indonesia and China is being viewed as a diplomatic gaffe, as it implies that the Prabowo administration has conceded to the existence of overlapping claims vis-à-vis Beijing's nine-dash line.

5 months ago
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Did COP29 fail women?

The true battle being waged was for the future of climate finance, and women’s role in it.

5 months ago
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Cultural heritage and international cooperation: Keeping things in perspective

The general public should keep in mind that UNESCO inscribing an element on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is not about exclusive ownership, but rather about sharing them toward inclusiveness and integration among humanity.

5 months ago
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Chinese guards on the ground in Myanmar could go disastrously wrong

This development is extremely concerning and does not bode well for any of the players involved.

5 months ago
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Harmonizing the Islamic and circular economies

Islamic economic principles work hand in hand with the concept of the circular economy, and taking a holistic approach by also integrating Islamic finance can lead to sustainability through economic, social and environmental benefits.

5 months ago
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Free trade deals increase Indonesian imports more than exports

Despite a growing number of trade agreements, the contribution of Indonesia’s exports and imports to its overall economic output has declined.

5 months ago
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Preparing for total war

Are we on the way to total war, as the latest issue of 'Foreign Affairs' magazine seems to suggest? 

5 months ago
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The sources of Japanese resilience

A visit to Japan reveals the source of its resilience: a strong democratic society firmly rooted in the rule of law

5 months ago
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The bottom-up wave of democratic rejuvenation

Public participation is a growing focus among many organizations seeking to expand democratic processes and inclusiveness across the globe as part of a wider movement to protect democracy.

5 months ago
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Police brutality: Fundamental problems in the institution

The culture and practice of militarism in the police did not erode, it was perpetuated.

5 months ago
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South Tangerang awards SWA’s World Robot Olympiad winner

The head of the South Tangerang Education Agency, Deden Deni, visited Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) to present an award to the school’s Ocean Voyager team, which placed first in the Junior age group (11-15 years) of the Future Innovator category at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Final 2024, held on Nov. 28-30 in Izmir, Türkiye.

5 months ago
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Time to regulate

With over 13 percent of the nation’s 4 million online gamblers under 20 years old, the urgency to regulate social media platforms cannot be overstated.

5 months ago
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Illusions of green: The hard truth about Indonesia's energy future

We need help determining what is accurate and what is misleading or blatantly false but spread under the guise of alternative views.

5 months ago
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President Prabowo should make Indonesia a global champion of democracy

By championing democracy as a universal value, not a Western imposition, Indonesia can offer a model that resonates across the Global South.

5 months ago
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Indonesia’s tourist sector: A new era of innovation and growth

Indonesia’s upward trajectory in global tourism is undeniable

5 months ago
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South Korea's impeachment battle is democracy in action

Yoon’s removal would serve as a global example of how democracies can and should deal with those who abuse the privileges of incumbency.

5 months ago
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What the G20 can do for Africa's energy agenda

I stress the importance of achieving a just energy transition in my own country and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

5 months ago
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Memories of Aceh Chinese: We too remember, we too belong

The political context complicates Aceh Chinese existence.

5 months ago
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Reengineering culture to sustain Prabowo’s leadership

Priority short-term gains and loyalty over long-term collective goals result in resistance to change and delays in policy implementation.

5 months ago
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20 years of the Aceh tsunami: From ‘megathrust’ threat to disaster mitigation

Accurately predicting earthquakes and tsunamis remains impossible. Therefore, mitigation and risk reduction are crucial.

5 months ago
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Dear President Prabowo, please end religious intolerance in Indonesia

The state has played a major role in perpetuating discrimination and persecution against religious minorities with its draconian regulations.

5 months ago
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The dollar diplomacy we need

As the world shifts toward the digital economy, including digital payments for greater ease of cross-border settlements, Western leaders should embrace the discourse on overhauling the existing global financial architecture as an opportunity.

5 months ago
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An opportunity for unified data in Indonesia's social welfare programs

A unified and accurate database will allow the government to ensure that resources are allocated more precisely.

5 months ago
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Is Southeast Asia the next frontier for AI?

The region’s tech-savvy youth presents a key advantage in accelerating AI adoption.

5 months ago
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