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Iran's Kamikaze Strategy: Why Tehran Keeps Raising the Stakes
Iran sees temporary ceasefires as tactical pauses rather than genuine opportunities for peace.Opinion Aug 3, 2026 | 9:53 pm
The Real Lesson from Dubai Isn't Tax Breaks -- It's Trust
Indonesia wants its own Dubai. The harder question is whether it understands what made Dubai work.Opinion Jul 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Fast Track to Glory? Indonesia and Its Naturalization Game
Currently, nearly 90% of the Indonesian men's national team lineup is filled with naturalized players.Opinion Jul 21, 2026 | 7:51 pm
Prabowo's Foreign-Agent Rhetoric Weakens Indonesia's Fight Against FIMI
Prabowo's "foreign agent" rhetoric risks conflating dissent with foreign interference, weakening Indonesia's democratic resilience.Opinion Jul 20, 2026 | 2:50 pm
When Metrics Meet Judgment: The Hidden Strength of Indonesian Conglomerates
When leaders are rewarded for avoiding risk rather than calibrating it, organizations become conservative.Opinion Jul 8, 2026 | 12:09 pm
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.Opinion Jul 6, 2026 | 12:19 pm
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.Opinion Jun 30, 2026 | 11:09 am
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.Opinion Jun 24, 2026 | 12:25 pm
Beyond Trading Down
Indonesia’s consumers are not spending less but becoming more selective, reshaping demand across categories and brands.Opinion Jun 23, 2026 | 12:02 pm
Halmahera Should Be a No-Mining, No-Smelter Zone
Indonesia and China should preserve Halmahera as a no-go zone for mining.Opinion Jun 22, 2026 | 2:32 pm
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.Opinion Jun 19, 2026 | 9:00 am
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.Opinion Jun 19, 2026 | 8:50 am
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.Opinion Jun 17, 2026 | 2:12 am
What Happens After the Headlines for Indonesia’s MBG Program?
Indonesia’s MBG program now faces its toughest challenge: strengthening governance, trust, and execution.Opinion Jun 16, 2026 | 1:28 pm
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.Opinion Jun 10, 2026 | 10:10 am
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.Opinion Jun 8, 2026 | 5:49 pm
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.Opinion Jun 1, 2026 | 6:13 pm
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.Opinion May 29, 2026 | 9:00 am
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.Opinion May 25, 2026 | 12:54 pm
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.Opinion May 25, 2026 | 10:53 am
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