# opinion
Latest news group about opinion.
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
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
Indonesia’s Growth Paradox: Higher Growth, Poorer People
Indonesia’s middle class is shrinking despite strong economic growth, raising fears over jobs and inequality.Opinion May 23, 2026 | 11:57 am
Palm and Coal: The Price of Weak Control
Indonesia’s export centralization plan may create new monopolies instead of fixing trade fraud.Opinion May 22, 2026 | 9:30 pm
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.Opinion May 21, 2026 | 8:19 pm
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).Opinion May 21, 2026 | 1:31 am
Alarm Bells in Indonesia's Maritime Logistics Ecosystem
Indonesia’s maritime logistics crisis—silting ports, container shortages, and rising costs—threatens economic stability.Opinion May 18, 2026 | 11:46 am
Alarm Bells in Indonesia's Maritime Logistics Ecosystem
Indonesia’s maritime logistics crisis—silting ports, container shortages, and rising costs—threatens economic stability.Opinion May 18, 2026 | 11:46 am
Economy Isn’t Just Numbers, But Also Perception and Trust
On paper, several indicators still appear reasonably solid. Indonesia’s economy reportedly grew by 5.61% yoy in the first quarter of 2026.Opinion May 18, 2026 | 8:00 am
A Message from Russia to Indonesian Gen Z: Beware the Fascism Zombie
The stain of fascism in our time rises again from its grave like a zombie.Opinion May 9, 2026 | 8:00 am
Global Trade Will Not Return to Normal: Time to Expand Indonesia’s Geoeconomic Strategy
Geopolitics now drives global costs, with energy risks embedding into prices and forcing Indonesia to rethink trade and supply chains.Opinion Apr 28, 2026 | 8:02 am
Safety and Opportunity: Getting the Balance Right Online
With 89% of Indonesian children online daily, balancing digital opportunity and safety is crucial as new rules risk limiting access.Opinion Apr 25, 2026 | 10:29 am
Why the World Cannot Leave US-Iran Peace to Chance
Trump’s approach combines coercion and visibility, including military pressure, public deal-making, and narrative control.Opinion Apr 22, 2026 | 10:43 pm
In a Fragmenting Global Order, Indonesia and Its Peers Should Lead Through Openness
The future of the Indo-Pacific will not be decided simply in Washington or Beijing -- it will be defined in Jakarta, Tokyo, and beyond, too.Opinion Apr 15, 2026 | 3:46 am
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.Opinion Apr 14, 2026 | 10:16 am
International Cooperation of the Russian Federation in Outer Space
The space domain acquires additional significance for Russia as an instrument for maintaining scientific potential.Opinion Apr 12, 2026 | 1:02 pm
When War Becomes Negotiation
Repeating and escalating threats reveal how war is increasingly used as an instrument of diplomacy.Opinion Apr 8, 2026 | 11:32 am
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.Opinion Apr 7, 2026 | 9:52 am
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.Opinion Apr 1, 2026 | 9:23 pm
Popular Tag
Most Popular
1
Bali Fuel Queues Persist Despite Odd-Even License Plate Rule
2
Black Week for Indonesia Stocks Exchange as Market Loses $85 Billion
3
UN Chief Visits Indonesia to Discuss Multilateralism, Peacekeeping
4
'Never Seen Anything Like It': Mass Looting Grips Paris
5
Indonesian Stocks Sink Toward 4,900 as MSCI Threat, $110 Oil Bite
