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UN ocean summit: Indonesia can lead in turning global climate tide

As the world finally wakes up to the critical climate role of oceans, which cover around 71 percent of Earth's surface, Indonesia has a clear opportunity to take the helm of global ocean governance at this week's UNOC3.

13 hours ago
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ASEAN's choice: A principled future or a path to irrelevance?

Pragmatism without an ambitious, principles-based vision will not go far, and the new Vision 2045 will not make ASEAN as relevant as we hope. ...

12 hours ago
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Empowering plantation smallholders to address economic inequality

Despite their substantial contribution to national production, many smallholders remain trapped in structural disadvantages.  ...

14 hours ago

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End of JI: Reckoning with the past, rethinking the future

Social media, gaming platforms, encrypted apps and increasingly, generative artificial intelligence tools are now the frontlines of radicalization.

2 days ago
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Ecocide in Raja Ampat: Defending the right to healthy life

The recent news on mining in Raja Ampat sounds the alarm on potential ecocide as a symptom of the government’s systemic, structural failure to protect our country's resources in line with its constitutional obligation to its people, including future generations.

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Trump vs Harvard: In defense of truth and intellectualism

Trump’s statements and policies are absurd, undemocratic and authoritarian.

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Social media and the quiet return of imperialism

What looks like “freedom of speech” on social media becomes ranking of speech, meaning what is said depends on what spreads.

2 days ago
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South Korea’s new president: Implications for bilateral and regional cooperation

As the dust settles from the election, international partners, especially in the Indo-Pacific, are watching closely, with particular attention from Indonesia. 

4 days ago
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Will Trump's tariffs destroy global value chains?

Governments should look to adapting multilateral policy frameworks, including IP protections, environmental standards and investment screening policies, to embrace the strategic shift happening in the semiconductor supply chain due to geopolitical developments as well as technological advances.

4 days ago
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‘Qurban’ as an instrument of self-control and human solidarity

Qurban teaches that sacrifice is not a loss but a spiritual and social investment for the common good. 

4 days ago
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On World Environment Day, you can help end plastic pollution

Ending plastic pollution is clearly a human health, planetary health, economic health and  business health imperative.

4 days ago
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From crisis to circularity: Bandung’s fight to curb the tide of waste

The waste crisis in Bandung, like that in many growing cities, is a complex issue rooted in infrastructure gaps, behavioral norms and policy inertia. 

4 days ago
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Economic stimulus: A solution or just another patchwork fix?

Without a well-structured and precisely delivered package, the stimulus risks offering only a short-term boost.

4 days ago
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The erosion of civil supremacy: A quiet shift in Indonesia’s statecraft

We are witnessing the normalization of both emergency governance and militarization, which are fundamentally at odds with democratic accountability and meritocracy.

5 days ago
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Indonesia-Australia ties: Time to turn trust surplus into tangible gains

Amid the global shocks and turmoil of today, Indonesia and Australia have signaled a shift in their relationship to one based on democratic values, trust and trade, heralding a true partnership between equals with the potential to bring stability to the Indo-Pacific.

5 days ago
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China must not fear fiscal expansion

If China is to achieve its growth target for 2025, things must change.

5 days ago
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Risks and rewards of a US-ASEAN special summit

Washington must avoid imposing its technology standards or demanding that ASEAN countries exclusively align with the US.

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Can ASEAN build a sustainable data center future?

Despite the rapid spread of the digital economy, the ASEAN legal and regulatory frameworks are still stuck in a pre-digital past.

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Sekolah Rakyat: A path to equity, if ministries align

With smarter coordination, Sekolah Rakyat can shine as a model of equity.

5 days ago
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Does Indonesia prosper if ASEAN prospers?

As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and de-facto leader of ASEAN, do we stand to benefit from a more prosperous ASEAN?

6 days ago
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Southeast Asia remains unfriendly for women in politics

A recent report exposing the growing violence targeting woman parliamentarians in Southeast Asia serves as a clarion call to create a regional protection initiative for lawmakers at risk, as well as facilitate their inclusion and empower their voices toward gender equality in politics: a fundamental principle of democracy.

6 days ago
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ASEAN needs to call an RCEP leaders' summit

In today's rapidly shifting geo-economic landscape, ASEAN needs to take the lead by convening a leaders' summit of RCEP member countries to upgrade the agreement toward fully realizing its potential in upholding multilateralism via a collective front.

6 days ago
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Is effective crypto regulation finally coming?

The US may finally be nearing meaningful crypto regulation amid shifting politics and global pressure.

6 days ago
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Tax office needs bigger resources to increase tax collection

While Indonesia has segmented its tax offices and embraced digital tools, the bureaucracy still lacks the agility to navigate the informal economy.

6 days ago
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US-China rivalry requires Indonesia to review defense posture

Given the inherent demand for highly compatible and interoperable weaponry systems, the TNI should prioritize exploring acquisitions from a single nation to streamline integration.

1 week ago
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A 5 percent defense trap: Indonesia’s path to strategic balance

Indonesia should pursue a balanced 2-3 percent GDP defense budget, leveraging quantum technology and strategic partnerships to strengthen its security, preserve its economy and maintain its non-aligned stance.

1 week ago
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Indonesia needs smarter farming, not more farmers

The country must continue to invest in technology, infrastructure, agronomic education and value chain integration.

1 week ago
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US labels QRIS a trade barrier, what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

QRIS has become the king of digital payment channels for local transactions. Visa–Mastercard’s position remains dominant for cross-border payments.

1 week ago
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The climate challenge as a development opportunity

Even if policymakers in developing countries see little value in pursuing large emissions reductions at the pace that climate advocates would like, climate-aligned development is still the best path forward.

1 week ago
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Are hegemonies a relic of the past?

From Athens to the British Empire and on to the US, dominant powers have used might and consent to exert influence.

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