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Inclusive policy and practices as a tool for future-proofing society

People with disabilities can be powerful agents of change, and their inclusion benefits society by fostering diversity, breaking barriers and driving innovation.

5 months ago
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The bitter truth behind the 80 million ticket sales in our film industry

Big Indonesian producers see these numbers as confirmation to keep producing horror films.  ...

5 months ago
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Prioritizing mutual inclusive economic development in Indonesia-India relations

While several major Indian business houses have already discovered the promise and power of the Indonesian economy, Indonesian conglomerates have remained hesitant and slow to invest in India.  ...

5 months ago

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ICWA: A collaboration in implementing Indonesian foreign policy

The ICWA aims to advance cooperation between nations by providing a forum to discuss and analyze international politics, economics, culture, strategy and science and technology issues. 

5 months ago
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What Indonesia can expect from Trump’s second presidency

Indonesia, given its tradition of nonalignment, may be unlikely to be a main priority for Trump in his second administration, particularly as other states in the region are more willing to work with America to counter China.  

5 months ago
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The end of security sector reform and the growing threat of militarism

As many observers noted prior to the inauguration of Prabowo, a former Army general, the potential for creeping militarism in governance and civilian affairs during his presidency could undermine the country's progress in democracy and human rights for which countless many have shed tears and blood.

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What ASEAN offers the world in the Intelligent Age

Poised to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030, ASEAN leverages opportunities in the Intelligent Age to transcend traditional growth models and foster inclusive prosperity.

5 months ago
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Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Trump 2.0

Trump hates US trade deficits, loves US tariffs and is mostly indifferent, if not hostile, toward multilateral arrangements including ASEAN.

5 months ago
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BRICS: What is in a name for Indian and Indonesian space activities?

The two countries’ space programs have not been very connected in the past decade.

5 months ago
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A vision for independent Palestine: Time to act

The deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Gaza could also be considered as part of the effort to stabilize the region. 

5 months ago
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The key to narrowing the development gap

A single sector holds the key to closing half of the outstanding sustainable-development gaps: Agri-food systems in Africa

5 months ago
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Trump 2.0: America first, everyone else second, including Indonesia

In the face of Trump's "America First" policy, Indonesia needs not only to diversify export markets, but also double down on high-value industries like electric vehicles, where global demand is rising.

5 months ago
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Why China might need the rest of the West more as Trump returns

China may be looking to engage the West, at least the non-US part of it, for a range of economic, political and security reasons.

5 months ago
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Can prebunking outpace fake news?

Prebunking emerges as a key tool in the fight against misinformation, equipping people to resist fake news before it spreads.

5 months ago
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Chaos in Indonesia’s foreign policy?

President Prabowo Subianto has taken steps that have resulted in a monumental shift in Indonesia’s foreign policy.

5 months ago
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Why science and technology needs Prof. Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro

Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro is just the man to lead the new higher education ministry in forging the country's future, founded on an education system with global standards that can achieve the vision of a modern and technologically advanced Indonesia.

5 months ago
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Prabowo’s future with millennials and Gen Z hinges on free meals

Failure could undermine the President's credibility and weaken his political standing, particularly among the country’s younger generations.

5 months ago
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Key takeaways from Trump’s inauguration speech

Trump's speech for his second term was a reworking of his 2017 speech, both underlined by his pledge to "put America first": a surefire way to rouse his support base.

5 months ago
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What next after same sex marriage in Thailand?

It is a great cause for celebration, cherishing love and friendship in their gender diversity. It is also time to look for the “next steps”.

5 months ago
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Time to shift India-Indonesia ties into the next gear

Despite existing links, there remains substantial untapped potential for future collaboration between India and Indonesia.

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Agroforestry: A sustainable path to food self-sufficiency

Contrary to outdated views, agroforestry is now seen as a modern, adaptive practice that supports food security and environmental sustainability.

5 months ago
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Letter the to editor: Ukrainian ambassador responds

Recent embarrassing statements by Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov regarding Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine represent yet another attempt to distort facts and mislead the esteemed international community.

5 months ago
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The TikTok boomerang

The TikTok ban places the US government in a near-untenable position.

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Trump 2.0: A roadblock to Prabowo’s 8 percent growth ambition

Trump's stances could have significant impacts on Indonesia’s economic trajectory in the coming years, complicating Prabowo’s ambitious goal.

5 months ago
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Beyond the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear

Once the euphoria subsides, hard questions will emerge

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How should liberal democracies respond to a Trumpian world?

A new global opinion poll has important lessons for European countries to review and realign their policies, individually and collectively, with respect to a new world disorder of which Trumpism is both symptom and cause.

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The Indo-Pacific in focus: Opportunities and challenges under Trump 2.0

The Trump presidency's second term brings with it both opportunities and challenges for countries across the Indo-Pacific, indicating a pivotal moment for redefining the global landscape through balancing national interests with regional collaboration.

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Indonesia’s defense diplomacy to navigate bilateral ties under Trump 2.0

During the Trump administration part 2, Indonesia should continue to prioritize capability-building and defense transformation, essential for strengthening its deterrence, particularly in managing regional dynamics such as those in the South China Sea.

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School meals provide food for thought, fuel for development

A global clearinghouse for the provision of school meals is a possible solution to feeding the hundreds of millions of children in the world's poorest countries toward meeting the SDGs' 2030 deadline.

5 months ago
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AI is assistive intelligence, can lead to better democracy

What should we do in the AI era? How should we control it? For humanity, this is the main issue for a bright future.

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