Water Resilience as the Cornerstone of Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development
The 2026 UN Water Conference to be hosted by the UAE and Senegal aims to translate global commitments into concrete action.
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Staying Relevant: Why Adaptation Now Defines Careers, Leadership and Business Survival
As AI and global shifts reshape work and business, lasting success depends on continuous learning, sound judgment and adaptation.
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Can Europe, Asia, and Africa Keep Global Trade Together?
Brussels increasingly views the world through a geopolitical lens, while Berlin approaches many trade challenges through a geo-economic one.
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Beyond Trading Down
Indonesia’s consumers are not spending less but becoming more selective, reshaping demand across categories and brands.
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Halmahera Should Be a No-Mining, No-Smelter Zone
Indonesia and China should preserve Halmahera as a no-go zone for mining.
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Integrity, Consistency, and Credibility: The Key to Building Trust
In two decades, the "Made in Japan" label became a global symbol of quality, burying the image of a devastated country after WW II.
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Education as the Engine of Indonesia’s Energy and Technology Transformation
The future of energy requires two things: clean and renewable sources that provide constant and reliable power.
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Opportunities for Green Hydrogen in the Present Energy Crisis
In many emerging markets, energy imports represent a significant share of total trade deficits, exposing economies to external shocks.
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What Happens After the Headlines for Indonesia’s MBG Program?
Indonesia’s MBG program now faces its toughest challenge: strengthening governance, trust, and execution.
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A War Neither Side Can Control: The Political Costs for Trump and Netanyahu
The US retains military superiority over Iran, but the political trajectory of the war is increasingly slipping beyond its control.
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Russia and Indonesia in a New World
Russia considers Indonesia, with its economy and prestige increasing significantly, as one of the centers of power in the Asia-Pacific.
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A High-Stakes Gamble: State’s Move to Centralize Exports
Indonesia's new export SOE DSI aims to curb leakages, but questions remain over its capacity and governance.
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China's Rise: What Indonesia Can Learn
China’s experience suggests that the debate between the state and the market is rarely black-and-white.
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Indonesia’s ‘Many Friends’ Doctrine Is More Selective Than It Appears
Indonesia’s “many friends” foreign policy under Prabowo appears increasingly selective, prioritizing strategic and economic partners.
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The State: Regulator or Economic Operator?
Indonesia faces a key challenge: expanding the state’s economic role without creating concentrated risks that weaken market resilience.
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Indonesia’s Growth Paradox: Higher Growth, Poorer People
Indonesia’s middle class is shrinking despite strong economic growth, raising fears over jobs and inequality.
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Palm and Coal: The Price of Weak Control
Indonesia’s export centralization plan may create new monopolies instead of fixing trade fraud.
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Market Perceptions, Trust and Expectations: Public Communication Matters
Indonesia’s markets are reacting not just to global pressures, but also to policy uncertainty, rumors, and mixed official messaging.
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Is Tokyo Becoming Jakarta’s New Security Anchor?
Japan is seeking to play a more proactive role in upholding the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
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Alarm Bells in Indonesia's Maritime Logistics Ecosystem
Indonesia’s maritime logistics crisis—silting ports, container shortages, and rising costs—threatens economic stability.
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