Modernization Strategy: Governance of Internal Affairs Management, Ministry of Home Affairs & Regional Governments The modernization of governance in internal state management can no longer be understood merely as a technocratic agenda based on formal regulations and administrative policies. It must also be seen as a historical process that moves in tandem with societal dynamics,
The Relevance of Bureaucratic Transformation Challenges in Central and Regional Government Management in Realizing Asta Cita There was a significant moment at the end of June that deserves public attention. A total of 86 regional leaders from across Indonesia gathered for five days in the second wave of the retreat organized by the Ministry of
The Relevance of Bureaucratic Transformation Challenges in Central and Regional Government Management in Realizing Asta Cita The transformation of bureaucratic management in central and regional government is a grand agenda that has never lost its relevance in the nation’s development journey. Bureaucracy cannot be understood merely as an administrative machine that executes procedures, but as
Preventing Social Unrest Through Fair Tax Policy In recent times, society has reacted strongly to the policy of increasing the Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) in several regions. Such protests naturally carry the potential to trigger social unrest. In the context of early threat detection, we must be alert to the fact
Let Us Come Together Again (Part II – Conclusion): The PIP Bill, The Road Home to the House of Pancasila Let us come together again: united in the House of Pancasila. This call is a summons of history, a call of the nation’s conscience, which feels ever more urgent amid today’s political, social, and cultural
Let Us Come Together Again (Part I): United in the House of Pancasila The demonstrations that recently erupted in various parts of Indonesia reveal the double face of our democracy. On one hand, demonstrations are a sign of the people’s political vitality—a legitimate space for expressing aspirations in a democratic state. They affirm that the
Israel-Iran Conflict: A Ceasefire Without Trust The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which came into effect on June 24, 2025, deserves recognition as an initial step to de-escalate the open conflict. However, many around the world, including Indonesia, believe that this ceasefire was not built on mutual trust, but rather on situational pressure and strategic
Local Government Retreat: New Energy towards Effective Governance One important moment that captured public attention at the end of June last year. As many as 86 local government heads from across Indonesia gathered for five days during the second wave retreat forum initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) at the campus of the
Iran-Israel War: A New Crisis Shaking the World’s Geoeconomics and Geopolitics The open war between Israel and Iran, which erupted on June 13, 2025, marks a dramatic turning point in the dynamics of the Middle East conflict.Israel’s airstrikes against Iran’s strategic nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan under the “Operation Rising Lion”, followed by Iran’s
Pancasila as the Foundation of Governance Amid Geopolitical Challenges In a global era marked by great power rivalry, competition over strategic resources, and disruptive technological advances, every nation is required to have a strong ideological foundation and well-directed policy. Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic country located at the strategic crossroads of the Indian and
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