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Trade, Leadership, and the Challenge of Translating the President’s Vision
President Prabowo sees trade as key to growth and welfare, but weak execution risks leaving that vision unrealized.Opinion Dec 23, 2025 | 9:40 am
The Archipelago's New Oil: How Rare Earths Could Redefine Indonesia's Role in Global Power
As China tightens rare earth exports, Indonesia and ASEAN can seize supply-chain shifts by building a trusted, sustainable REE ecosystem.Opinion Dec 22, 2025 | 10:34 am
In Times of Disaster, Words Matter as Much as Action
In contemporary international relations, disaster response has become an essential component of soft power.Opinion Dec 21, 2025 | 8:09 pm
Protecting Children Online Requires More Than Social Media Restrictions
Social media is no longer optional infrastructure; it is a social and cultural necessity.Opinion Dec 19, 2025 | 10:00 am
A Stable Indo-Pacific Is Key to Indonesia’s National Security
Compared to his predecessor, Joko Widodo, Prabowo views foreign policy as much through the lens of security as trade and investment.Opinion Dec 17, 2025 | 12:41 pm
Human Rights Are Not Optional: The Business Case for HRDD in Indonesia
Corporate decisions can either strengthen community resilience or exacerbate the impact of disasters.Opinion Dec 16, 2025 | 5:55 pm
Indonesia Can’t Afford to Fall Behind on Sustainability Reporting
For Indonesian companies operating in Europe, adaptation is no longer optional — it is the price of staying in the market.Opinion Dec 12, 2025 | 12:48 pm
China’s One Trillion Surplus: Turning Pain into Gain
China’s trillion-dollar export surplus in 2025 signals a deeper global trade realignment that tariffs alone cannot undo.Opinion Dec 10, 2025 | 3:03 pm
AI as the Digital Fortress: Untangling Indonesia’s Massive Cyberattacks
More than 133 million attack attempts were recorded in the first half of 2025 -- an average of nine attacks every second.Opinion Dec 9, 2025 | 8:19 pm
Here Comes the Sun: Indonesia’s 100 GW Solar Drive for a Brighter Future
Indonesia’s 100 GW solar vision aims to harness the equator’s sunlight for energy independence, jobs, and economic transformation.Opinion Dec 9, 2025 | 5:03 pm
ASEAN Between China and the US: Navigating a ‘No Single Power’ Global Order
ASEAN faces rising pressure from US tariffs and China’s export surge, forcing the region to strengthen rules, resilience, and technology.Opinion Dec 8, 2025 | 8:35 pm
How China’s Ancient Expeditions Defined Its Idea of ‘Global Harmony’
China’s traditional foreign relations can be understood through the philosophy of Tianxia Hexie (Global Harmony).Opinion Dec 5, 2025 | 6:15 pm
Rethinking AI Regulation: What Indonesia Can Learn from Australia
Indonesia can unlock major AI-driven growth by adopting risk-proportionate, innovation-friendly rules and learning from Australia’s approachOpinion Dec 1, 2025 | 7:04 pm
Bahrain’s Coal-Free Commitment and Why Indonesia Should Pay Attention
Bahrain joining the PPCA means its money will avoid coal, challenging Indonesia’s coal sector but creating chances for clean energy.Opinion Nov 22, 2025 | 10:34 am
Navigating the Future: How 5G, AI, and IoT are Shaping Indonesia’s Digital Leap Forward
5G has moved beyond the hype; it is the backbone of the next phase of digital evolution.Opinion Nov 18, 2025 | 1:00 pm
Powering ASEAN’s Green Future: The UK’s Commitment to ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition
Renewables could supply over 70 percent of the region’s electricity by 2050 -- up from less than 30 percent today.Opinion Oct 27, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Asia Rising, ASEAN Waiting, Indonesia Must Lead
Indonesia’s leadership in ASEAN will determine how ready the region is to become the world’s new center of economic gravityOpinion Oct 27, 2025 | 7:50 am
Indonesia's Eurasian FTA: A Gateway to Broader Trade and Deeper Integration
The Indonesia-EAEU Free Trade Agreement opens a $180 million-strong market, boosting exports, industry, and long-term cooperation.Opinion Oct 23, 2025 | 11:41 pm
Indonesia’s FSC Remedy Process Takes Shape, But Proposed New Requirements Could Hinder Progress
A new proposal, Motion 28, to be tabled at the FSC General Assembly next week, threatens to seriously hinder progress.Opinion Oct 21, 2025 | 1:13 pm
President Prabowo’s 80% Energy Self-Reliance Target: Visionary, but Needs Measured Discipline
Ambition without precision risks disappointment; precision without ambition risks stagnation.Opinion Oct 20, 2025 | 3:45 pm
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