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
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
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
NATO in Indonesia’s Geopolitical Interest By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari On July 11, 2024, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg closed NATO’s 75th Summit in Washington D.C., United States. It was a landmark moment marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO, an organization that has been
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
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
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