Beware of the Geopolitical Impact of the Plan to Change the Branches of the TNI The plan to change the structure of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), particularly with the addition of the cyber branch, must be based on a strong legal foundation to be effectively and constitutionally implemented. Article 30, Paragraph 3 of
Building Government Leadership from the Village Participatory leadership in villages forms a sustainable leadership model. Village leaders who involve the community in decision-making create a tradition of political engagement that will be passed down to future generations. With an increasing number of citizens participating in the development process, villages become more independent and better equipped
Indonesia’s Geopolitics: Diplomacy for Peace in the Israel-Iran Conflict The recent conflict between Israel and Iran, triggered by Israel’s attack on Hezbollah leader in Lebanon and Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes, marks a new escalation in geopolitical rivalry in the Middle East. The tension between these two countries has been longstanding. Israel and Iran often clash
Indonesia’s Defense in the Prabowo-Gibran Administration: Strengthening Defense Apparatus to Face the Global Defense Crisis By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa In the era of the administration of TNI General (Ret.) Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, which will begin on October 20, 2024, Indonesia faces new challenges in
Visit of President-elect Prabowo Subianto: Strengthening Defense Cooperation in ASEAN Retired General TNI Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and the 8th elected President, conducted a working visit to four ASEAN member countries from September 5 to 7, 2024: Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. This visit holds profound strategic significance, reflecting Indonesia’s concrete steps
Indonesia in the Midst of the Threat of World War III in Global Geopolitics By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa TNI General (Ret.) Prabowo Subianto’s warning about the potential outbreak of the Third World War in global geopolitics is not an exaggeration, but a reflection of the reality facing
Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution as the Foundation of Leadership By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s statement at the closing of the 16th PAN Congress a few days ago naturally attracted public attention because it raised a crucial question about the dynamics of power in
Building an Independent Spirit: Reflections on 79 Years of Sovereign Indonesia By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Since its independence on August 17, 1945, Indonesia has experienced a long and dynamic journey. Celebrating the 79th anniversary of independence is not only to mark the age of the
Total Independence: Indonesia’s Strategy to Strengthen Defense TOTAL INDEPENDENCE in the context of national defense is one of Bung Karno’s concepts, which remains relevant today. The concept of the first president of the Republic of Indonesia was intended as a strategic step to make Indonesia a strong and sovereign country. Bung Karno realized that dependence
Geostrategy of the World Maritime Axis Defense System By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Indonesia, as the largest archipelago in the world, has a very important strategic position in the global arena. As the World Maritime Axis, Indonesia has always developed a comprehensive defense strategy to ensure its
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