Strengthening Jakarta–Moscow Axis Amid the New Direction of Global Geopolitics The meeting between the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, and the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, at the Kremlin Palace in Russia on 10 December 2025 was not merely a ceremonial encounter between two countries long acquainted with one another.
Alert to Global Geopolitics: Rare Earths at the Center of the Global Raw Materials War China’s dominance over rare earth metals once again revealed its geopolitical dimension throughout April–June 2025, when Beijing imposed new export controls (April 2025). Unsurprisingly, this immediately triggered shortages that shook global industries. Ford, for instance, was forced to halt part
The Geopolitical Turmoil of the United States and the Path of Stability Toward Indonesia Raya Today’s world is no longer merely a stretch of maps marked by national borders. It is an intricate web of destinies, interests, and streams of power that transcend geography. The United States, with its might as a global superpower, stands
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
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
Indonesia on the Middle East Stage: Geopolitics in a New Configuration THE VISIT President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 9, 2025, was more than just a bilateral meeting—it was a strong signal that Indonesia is preparing to play a more strategic role in the global geopolitical configuration. In a
Dignified Diplomacy: A Middle Path for Humanity The plan to evacuate one thousand Palestinian civilians from the Gaza Strip by the Indonesian government, under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, is clear evidence that Indonesia not only stands on the side of humanity but also plays an active and dignified role in the global geopolitical
The Postmodern War and Indonesia’s Opportunity in the Trump Geopolitical Era The new tariff policy announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2, 2025—known as the Reciprocal Tariffs—marks a new chapter in the architecture of global trade. In a unilateral move, Trump set a minimum tariff of 10% on all imported products, with additional
The Dynamics of Indonesia’s Geopolitical Challenges Indonesia’s geopolitical challenges amidst dynamic and unstable political stability are issues that must be addressed wisely by the government. With a political situation that can sometimes be fluctuating, great hopes are placed on achieving a clean government, as envisioned in President Prabowo Subianto’s Red and White Cabinet. This Cabinet
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
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