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Why Idul Fitri is a moment of joy for Catholics, too

Idul Fitri deeply connects with interreligious love, forging reconciliation, charity, respect for diversity and shared human values. 

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Lebaran and the human right to pursue happiness

The spirit of unity and forgiveness at the heart of Lebaran offers an opportunity for the Indonesian government and citizens to mend their ties toward better mutual understanding in our shared pursuit of happiness. ...

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Low-key 'mudik' another vote of no confidence in Prabowo

Prabowo has simply ignored people who have doubted his government's economic direction. ...

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Indonesia’s forests under the shadow of right-wing populism

Food production and forest conservation are not inherently at odds with each other, and the government must approach this critical juncture amid the global shift on climate change with innovative, alternative and sustainable agricultural solutions to fulfill the President's food security agenda.

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Making AI work for all Indonesians

The question is no longer whether we need AI, but whether we are prepared, courageous and focused enough to use it as a tool to solve our most pressing national challenges.

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America the problem: A world turned inside out

Long the anchor of the rules-based international order, the US has turned protectionist, posing major risks to an already fragile global trade cycle.

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Unmasking the realities of Myanmar’s fight for freedom

Myanmar’s crisis has reached unprecedented levels, marked by mass displacement, environmental devastation caused by militarization, widespread human trafficking through scam centers and the inhumane treatment of political prisoners.

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Water is the lifeblood of Indonesia’s future

Programs like the food estate initiative aim to bolster food security, while renewable energy targets signal a bold shift toward sustainability. 

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Crisis deepens: 2024 broke all the wrong records

From the North Pole to the South Pole, the oceans and our land masses, alarm bells are ringing ever louder for Earth’s vital signs.

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Ammonia and fertilizer: ASEAN’s gateway to low-carbon hydrogen future

The current demand for hydrogen use as feedstock in the industrial sector is low-hanging fruit for the region to start its low-carbon hydrogen economy. 

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Is Indonesia ready to adopt lower fuel emission standards?

When compared to automotive industry standards in various countries, Indonesia remains behind in adopting Euro standards.

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China's “Two Sessions” draw a new blueprint for openness

The recently concluded 2025 “Two Sessions” conveyed a clear and resolute message to the world: China remains on a path of stable progress and unwavering openness.

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Why corruption thrives in a religious society

Children, if shown a different model, may grow up with inner clarity that resists corruption not out of fear, but from principle. 

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Tariff man Donald Trump doubles down

From a global perspective, tariffs mostly do more harm than good. While some argue that they contribute to national security, the reality is that tariffs raise costs and lower the quality of domestic production, undermining the very economies they are meant to protect.

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Recognizing authentic public expression and protests

The growing trend of labeling protests “paid movements” raises serious concerns about the suppression of dissent and the manipulation of public perception

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New regulation needed to shape foreign ownership limits

The regulation of foreign ownership is critical to ensuring that foreign investment contributes to economic growth while protecting domestic businesses and maintaining national sovereignty over financial regulations.

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By the numbers: Stacking up US farm imports and exports

Trump's plan to slap tariffs on agricultural imports might sound good for domestic farmers, but a closer look at the US import-export gap in terms of products show that consumers will be the ones hurting when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables as well as spirits, while retaliatory tariffs will hit farmers that export bulk commodities like soybean and corn.

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How much ‘weaponization’ can the global economy take?

Over time, weaponized interdependencies will splinter global trade into rival blocs, undermining the ties that drove unprecedented prosperity gains for billions of people in recent decades.

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Sociology cannot be neutral in the face of systemic genocide

The clampdown on free speech at Western universities and some institutions' self-declared "neutrality" as regards the systemic genocide occurring in Gaza reek of complicity in maintaining the status quo; whereas the broader issue at hand is epistemological resistance, specifically sociology's role in either erasing or preserving the Palestinian experience vis-à-vis settler colonialism and modern civilization.

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New TNI Law strengthens hegemonic masculinity in Indonesia

The newly passed TNI Law revision essentially aims to normalize masculine hegemony in Indonesian society by justifying male dominance across the social, political and economic spheres.

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Trump’s big deal or small deal? Buying time to compete

2025 is Trump 2.0’s wakeup call that Europe cannot take the United States' defense umbrella for granted.

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TNI Law revision: Time for Indonesia to ratify Rome Statute

The passage of the TNI Law revision this week raises pertinent questions about potential foreign interference as the government's reasoning behind its persistent refusal to ratify the Rome Statute, which allows the ICC to step in only when national courts fail to administer justice in serious crimes, such as human rights abuses involving a country's military.

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Making ESG count: Substance over spin

A holistic approach involving regulators, banks and investors that embeds ESG principles as a business metric is key to ensuring that genuine sustainability efforts, not some branding hype, drive transformation.

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Making sense of the tariff chaos

The escalating trade tensions spawned by the US' unilateral tariffs, rather than a sign that multilateralism is failing, could indicate a painful transition toward a framework that better reflects the evolving global balance of power.

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Southeast Asia jurisdiction lighthouse for sharia-compliant innovation

Southeast Asia is emerging as the jurisdiction lighthouse for sharia-compliant financial services, with Indonesia and Malaysia leading the charge.

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Water and the growth of Indonesia’s mining sector

Mining companies often miss a simple step to protect the value of their operation through improving the management of their water assets.

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EV fits the lifestyle shelf more than it fixes the system

EV adoption is an elite-driven transition that benefits those who already have private vehicles while leaving behind those who need sustainable mobility the most.

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World Water Day: Beyond celebration, making water diplomacy deliver

The world’s water emergency demands urgent, coordinated and transformative action.

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Beyond travel: Why food logistics matter during Idul Fitri

During peak holiday seasons such as Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, food supply chains face critical distribution challenges.

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Militarism never ended in Indonesia, it hid in plain sight

The reforms in 1998 never sent the military back to its barracks. It merely hides behind the civilian administration.

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