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17/03/2026

Indonesia is reinforcing ties with Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia—but this is bigger than diplomacy.

Minerals, nuclear energy, trade flows.

In a world shaped by tariffs, rare earths, and rising tensions, partnerships are no longer neutral.

Who Indonesia works with now will define its future.

Indonesia strengthens ties with Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia through new energy, mineral, and trade agreements amid global tensions.

11/03/2026

Indonesia is one of the world’s great biodiversity hotspots. From coral reefs to freshwater species like the Mahakam dolphin, the country hosts ecosystems found nowhere else.

But the situation for Sumatran elephants shows how fragile that natural wealth can be.

Recent incidents in Riau (including a poaching case and the death of an endangered calf) have alarmed conservationists. At the same time, the Indonesian government is preparing a presidential regulation aimed at protecting elephant habitat and restoring wildlife corridors.

Reconnecting forests and strengthening protection are important steps. But stopping wildlife crime must remain a priority.

Saving elephants means protecting the forests they depend on.

Indonesia prepares stronger protection measures as habitat loss, landslides, and poaching threaten Sumatran elephants.

08/03/2026

What does the role of women say about a country’s health and stability?

In Indonesia, women are active in universities, the workforce, and politics. The country has already had a female president and several female ministers... something still rare in many Muslim-majority states.

On International Women’s Day, it’s worth taking a closer look at women’s rights in Indonesia and how the country compares globally.

Women’s rights in Indonesia highlight a unique path in the Muslim world, shaped by democracy, Pancasila, and social pluralism.

04/03/2026

One of the busiest shipping lanes on Earth runs through Southeast Asia... and Indonesia is making sure it stays secure.

The Indonesian Navy recently conducted drills in the Singapore Strait, a narrow maritime corridor that connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea. Tens of thousands of ships pass through it every year carrying oil, food, and manufactured goods.

But global tensions are rising. Piracy incidents are increasing in the Malacca–Singapore corridor. Meanwhile, events in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea show how quickly maritime chokepoints can become geopolitical flashpoints.

Indonesia’s drills highlight a growing reality: protecting strategic sea lanes is becoming more important than ever.

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Indonesia holds navy drills in the Singapore Strait as piracy rises and global tensions threaten key maritime trade routes.

03/03/2026

The Middle East war is reshaping airspace and oil markets across the Gulf.

With tanker routes under pressure and flights rerouted, Indonesia faces indirect but real exposure, especially on energy and pilgrim travel.

The Middle East war is disrupting flights, oil markets, and pilgrim travel: here’s what it means for Indonesia.

26/02/2026

Freshwater dolphins are rare anywhere in the world, and Indonesia has one of its own in the Mahakam River.

With population numbers under pressure, authorities are now tightening river traffic rules and restricting coal barge movement in key habitats. The goal is clear: prevent further decline of the Mahakam dolphin before it’s too late.

The move also reflects a broader environmental shift. From coral reef accountability to river regulation, Indonesia appears more willing to draw limits when biodiversity is at risk.

Read the full article on the blog.

Indonesia tightens coal barge traffic and river controls to protect the endangered Mahakam dolphin in East Kalimantan.

23/02/2026

Read the summary of Prabowo's US Visit: Board of Peace and Tariff Talks.

From an 8,000-troop pledge to a new 19% tariff deal and a 15% global tariff shift, the visit combined diplomacy and trade strategy.

Full breakdown in the article.

Prabowo's US visit combined the Board of Peace summit with high-stakes tariff talks amid a 15% global trade shift.

19/02/2026

Ramadan 2026 is here, and it opens with a deeper connection between Indonesia and Mecca.

From 100 tons of Saudi dates distributed across the country, to 2,280 tonnes of rice prepared for Indonesian pilgrims, and even new plans near the Grand Mosque, this year’s Ramadan carries both spiritual meaning and long-term vision.

Ramadan Kareem! 🌙

Ramadan 2026 opens with stronger Indonesia–Saudi ties, from 100 tons of dates to Hajj logistics and new plans near Mecca.

17/02/2026

Indonesia Iran relations are becoming more than diplomacy.

Tehran is offering technology deals, scholarships, and deeper cooperation. At the same time, US-Iran tensions are rising, and the January 8–9 crackdown in Iran has raised serious moral and political questions.

Can Indonesia truly remain neutral between democracies and the CRINK bloc?
Or will geopolitical pressure eventually force a choice?

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As US-Iran tensions grow, Indonesia-Iran relations raise strategic and moral questions about neutrality and alignment.

15/02/2026

Two pilots were killed when gunmen opened fire on a Smart Air aircraft in Korowai, South Papua. Authorities say around 20 members of a KKB armed group were involved. All 13 passengers survived.

Beyond the immediate tragedy, the incident forces a wider look at the Papua conflict: its history, its unresolved tensions, and the risks civilians continue to face in remote highland regions where air travel is a lifeline.

What happened at Korowai was not just an isolated act of violence. It reflects a conflict that has simmered for decades.

Full analysis on the blog.

Two pilots killed in the Smart Air Shooting as Indonesia confronts renewed violence tied to the Papua conflict.

10/02/2026

The Indonesia–Australia summit in Jakarta went beyond symbolism. A security treaty, investment cooperation, and renewed focus on maritime law point to how Jakarta is adjusting to rising tensions at sea.

The Indonesia–Australia summit in Jakarta highlights growing maritime tensions, legal frameworks, and Jakarta’s evolving security priorities.

04/02/2026

The India-US trade deal is more than a tariff story.
By cutting U.S. tariffs to 18% in exchange for ending Russian oil purchases, the deal shows how trade, energy, and geopolitics are now tightly linked.

For countries like Indonesia, the message is clear: access to stable markets increasingly comes with strategic expectations.

Indonesia has not yet faced the same dilemma India did. But similar choices may lie ahead.
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The India-US trade deal links tariffs, Russian oil, and Indo-Pacific security, raising strategic questions for Indonesia’s future alignment.

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