Will War on Iran and Godzilla El-Nino Lead to a Global Food Crisis?
Middle East conflict risks a triple shock to global food: fertilizer supply, energy costs, and climate.
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International Cooperation of the Russian Federation in Outer Space
The space domain acquires additional significance for Russia as an instrument for maintaining scientific potential.
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When War Becomes Negotiation
Repeating and escalating threats reveal how war is increasingly used as an instrument of diplomacy.
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Jakarta Builds Momentum with Incremental Gains in Mobility and Culture
Jakarta now ranks as the second-safest city in Southeast Asia in the 2026 Global Residence Index Safety Index, behind Singapore.
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Indonesia Should Pay Close Attention to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s new 5-year plan could reshape Indonesia’s energy transition, offering cheaper green tech but risking deeper reliance on fossil fuel.
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What MC14 Reveals About the Future of the WTO
In many ways, MC14 reflected a defining paradox of our time: a multilateral meeting taking place in an increasingly unilateral world.
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Fast-Tracking Indonesia’s Green Economy: Harnessing Robust Frameworks and Global Collaboration
Indonesia aims to lead Southeast Asia’s green transition with a Grand Design linking sustainability, investment, and global partnerships.
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The Middle East Conflict: Not a Clash of Civilizations
Not all Muslim-majority countries stand behind Iran, just as not all US allies support Washington and Israel’s military actions.
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Global Trade at a Crossroads: Disruption or Structural Shift?
The World Trade Organization still matters, but it now operates alongside intensifying geoeconomic competition.
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Indonesia’s Low-Carbon Future Starts in the Regions
Bappenas has charted a 20-year strategic path to mainstream low-carbon development at the heart of Indonesia's growth model.
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Inclusivity, Innovation and Indonesia’s Decarbonisation Agenda
Every 1% increase in gender equality is associated with a reduction of 0.14 metric tons of carbon emissions per capita.
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Could WTO MC-14 Rebuild Trust in the Global Trading System?
The challenge confronting the WTO today is not an abrupt collapse but a quieter and more gradual process.
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When Import Permits Stall, Industry Suffers
When import permits are delayed without clarity, the risks extend beyond the companies directly involved.
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The Middle East Conflict Could Trigger the Next Global Food Crisis
A prolonged conflict could turn today’s energy disruption into tomorrow’s global food crisis.
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Middle East War and the Return of Global Economic Risk
The scale of the fallout will ultimately depend on the duration and geographic scope of the conflict.
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Between the RTA and the Global Tariff: Testing Consistency and Confidence
The rapid shift in US tariff policy calls for clarification of negotiated commitments while underscoring the urgency of domestic reform.
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Between Strong Macro Numbers and Everyday Reality
Official inflation may be low, but people tend to feel price pressures most acutely in essentials -- food, education, and healthcare.
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A $1 Billion Question: Should Indonesia Join Trump’s Board of Peace?
Indonesia faces a $1B decision: join Trump’s Board of Peace or protect scarce funds and strategic autonomy?
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The Telaga Ranu Deal and Indonesia’s Israel Contradiction
Indonesia’s new geothermal deal with an Israel-linked firm exposes a contradiction between pro-Palestine rhetoric and economic policy.
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How Islamic Finance Fits into Indonesia’s Resilience Strategy
Islamic finance deserves consideration — not as an ideological alternative, but as one pillar within the country’s resilience architecture.
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