Indonesia’s Geopolitics in Facing Global Geopolitical Turbulence The world seems to have lost its breathing space. In recent days, war in the East is no longer merely a distant and unfamiliar conflict; it has transformed into a massive wave whose vibrations are felt even within the domestic spaces of nations. From Gaza, the flames of
Prabowo Ensures Free Nutritious Meal Program Unaffected by Budget Efficiency Measures President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed that the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) will continue to run. This flagship program will not be affected by the government’s ongoing budget efficiency policy. In response to current global uncertainties, the government is preparing to implement
Indonesia’s Geopolitics: The Free and Active Non-Aligned Movement in Upholding World Peace The history of Indonesia’s geopolitics is a long narrative of how a nation formulates its strategic position amid ever-changing global power dynamics. Since its early independence, Indonesia has not only sought to defend its sovereignty but has also asserted an active role in
Safeguarding National Sovereignty Amid the Middle East War and Global Geopolitical Turbulence The world today is moving through an increasingly evident period of uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions are emerging across various regions, global supply chains are being disrupted, energy and food prices are fluctuating, and rivalries among major powers are intensifying. In such circumstances, a nation’s
In Memoriam Try Sutrisno: Grounding Pancasila Amid the Storm of Global Geopolitics Indonesia has once again lost one of its finest sons. Try Sutrisno passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 06:58 WIB at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto at the age of 90. The passing of the 6th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia
Global Geopolitics Is Shifting, Indonesia Must Prioritize the Law on Grounding the Ideology of Pancasila Today’s world no longer moves along a calm, linear course of history; instead, it spins within a vortex of uncertainty where power, interests, and identities converge in a complex space of conflict. The strategic rivalry between China and the United
The Role of Geopolitics in Thawing the Rigidity of State Bureaucracy In essence, bureaucracy within a Pancasila-based state was never intended to function merely as an administrative instrument operating within rigid procedural confines. Rather, it is meant to serve as an extension of the state’s ethical foundation—rooted in social justice, humanity, and unity. Bureaucracy represents
Indonesia’s Geopolitics in Responding to Peace in Gaza Without Fangs Israeli missiles once again split the skies over Gaza, as if the heavens had never truly known the meaning of pause. The strikes occurred even amid claims of a ceasefire. At the same time, Israel’s control in the West Bank expanded. The world voiced strong
Indonesia’s Geopolitics Amid the Shadow of World War III Tensions between the United States and Iran have resurfaced following a stern warning issued by President Donald Trump, accompanied by a firm diplomatic deadline. The deployment of military forces to strategic areas indicates that what initially appeared as rhetorical dynamics has shifted toward tangible power projection.
Geopolitics and the Free and Active Foreign Policy in a World Without Helpers President Prabowo Subianto’s statement on the risks of pursuing a free and active foreign policy amid global geopolitical dynamics did not sound like mere rhetoric delivered in the pomp of a state address. At the 2026 National Coordination Meeting of the Central
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