LockBit Ransomware Attack Shakes Indonesia’s Geopolitics By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Recently, there has been news shaking the nation, with a ransomware attack on the National Data Center in Indonesia. This attack, carried out by the LockBit hacker group, is not only a technical and cybersecurity issue
Geopolitical Strategy: Building the New Capital is Not a Rush Job By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, M.A., who also served as Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister (2014), conveyed three guidelines regarding the New Capital in a widely circulated video. They are: 1. The construction
June, the Month of Bung Karno By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari June is known as “Month of Bung Karno” in Indonesia, due to several significant events in the life and legacy of the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno, occurring during this month. These
Early Warning of Threat against Pancasila Democracy By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Pancasila democracy is the basic principle of the Indonesian state that places the interests of the people as the top priority. However, amidst the dynamics of globalization and the rapid development of information technology, there
Indonesia’s Geopolitics in the Multipolar Era By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H.,M.H.,M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari IN THIS multipolar era, where power is dispersed among several key actors, Indonesia faces a complex geopolitical landscape in its quest for global peace. As an important member of the Non-Aligned Movement and a key player in various
Constitutional Court Decision: Pillars of Unity Towards a Developed Indonesia By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Major contribution in building a strong foundation for Indonesia as a developed and sovereign nation. Therefore, the existence of the Constitutional Court as the highest law enforcement institution in Indonesia is not
Iran vs Israel Geopolitical Tensions Escalate: The World Goes Jittery By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Global uncertainty is increasing as geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel escalate after a series of incidents between the two countries. Tensions were escalated by the attack on the Iranian consulate in
Geopolitical Implications: Iran-Israel Conflict Could Trigger World War III By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si.Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari AFTER the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed two generals and five military advisers on Monday (1/04) evening, Iran retaliated. On Sunday (14/04), Iran launched an attack on Israel using 70
Indonesia Determines ASEAN Stability Amid Global Conflict Crisis By: Ermaya Suradinata Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari THE CONFLICT in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war, although occurring outside the ASEAN region, have significant potential to affect stability in the ASEAN region, including the surrounding region. From a geopolitical and geostrategic perspective, it is crucial for Indonesia to
Supreme Supreme Constitutional Court: Protector of Pancasila’s Honor in the Indonesian Constitution By: Ermaya Suradinata Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari These days there has been a lot of conversation in the Indonesian society, especially before and after the 2024 elections, about the role of the Supreme Constitutional Court (MK), not only covering legal issues, but also
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