Middle East Geopolitics at the Crossroads of Peace THE Gulf of Oman has once again sent a stark message to the world: war never remains confined to where it begins. On September 8, 2026, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, four in the Gulf of
Indonesia’s Geopolitical Stance Remains Consistently Non-Aligned, with Asta Cita Paving the Way Toward Indonesia Raya President Prabowo Subianto’s statement in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 3, 2026, reaffirmed a fundamental principle of Indonesia’s foreign policy: remaining non-aligned, refraining from joining any military alliance, while remaining open to building relations and cooperation with all countries. The statement
Current Geopolitical Shifts Require the Transformation of the United Nations (Part I) The world is entering a new chapter in its geopolitical history. Competition among major powers is intensifying once again, armed conflicts continue to emerge across various regions, cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to contain, climate change is fueling humanitarian crises, and the
Current Geopolitical Changes Require the Transformation of the United Nations Organization (Part I) The world is entering a new chapter in its geopolitical history. Competition among major powers is intensifying once again, armed conflicts continue to emerge across various regions, cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to contain, climate change is triggering humanitarian crises, while
Indonesia’s Sovereignty: A Strategic Challenge for Government Governance In an increasingly uncertain world, sovereignty has once again become the defining factor of a nation’s future. It is not merely a concept enshrined in the Constitution or a slogan repeated in state addresses. Sovereignty is a nation’s ability to determine its own destiny, manage its resources
Geopolitik Bergolak, Energi Terguncang: Ujian Strategis Indonesia The world today seems to have lost its point of balance. A geopolitical landscape that was once relatively readable has transformed into a fluid space—moving without certainty and filled with tensions that resist being framed within a single narrative. The conflict involving United States and Iran is merely
For the Sake of World Peace: The Israel–US vs Iran Conflict Hopes for an End There is good news. Amid a conflict that has not fully subsided, the discourse surrounding a ceasefire between the United States and Iran increasingly reveals one clear reality: peace is no longer merely a moral choice, but a strategic necessity.
Indonesia’s Geopolitics: The Free and Active Non-Aligned Movement in Upholding World Peace The history of Indonesia’s geopolitics is a long narrative of how a nation formulates its strategic position amid ever-changing global power dynamics. Since its early independence, Indonesia has not only sought to defend its sovereignty but has also asserted an active role in
Safeguarding National Sovereignty Amid the Middle East War and Global Geopolitical Turbulence The world today is moving through an increasingly evident period of uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions are emerging across various regions, global supply chains are being disrupted, energy and food prices are fluctuating, and rivalries among major powers are intensifying. In such circumstances, a nation’s
Indonesia’s Geopolitics in Responding to Peace in Gaza Without Fangs Israeli missiles once again split the skies over Gaza, as if the heavens had never truly known the meaning of pause. The strikes occurred even amid claims of a ceasefire. At the same time, Israel’s control in the West Bank expanded. The world voiced strong
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