Pancasila as the Nation’s Compass: BPIP as a Historical Necessity Amid a world moving at great speed—marked by technological disruption, a crisis of values, and global ideological contestation—the Indonesian nation is, in fact, not lacking guidance. Pancasila has long stood as both the foundation and the ethical horizon of national and state life. Nevertheless, the
Pancasila as a Compass for Disaster Management Toward a Greater Indonesia Recently, Indonesia has experienced floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. In Aceh, the death toll reached 391, and 31 people were reported missing. North Sumatra recorded 1.6 million affected residents, with 339 deaths and 107 missing. Meanwhile, in West Sumatra,
Let Us Come Together Again (Part II – Conclusion): The PIP Bill, The Road Home to the House of Pancasila Let us come together again: united in the House of Pancasila. This call is a summons of history, a call of the nation’s conscience, which feels ever more urgent amid today’s political, social, and cultural
Let Us Come Together Again (Part I): United in the House of Pancasila The demonstrations that recently erupted in various parts of Indonesia reveal the double face of our democracy. On one hand, demonstrations are a sign of the people’s political vitality—a legitimate space for expressing aspirations in a democratic state. They affirm that the
Bung Karno Month: A Moment to Reaffirm Trisakti and Gotong Royong The month of June, known as “Bung Karno Month,” holds deep historical and ideological significance in the life of the Indonesian nation. Three key moments — the birth of Pancasila on June 1st, the birth of Bung Karno on June 6th, and his passing
Ethics in Governance and Strengthening the Pancasila Ideology According to a report in Rakyat Merdeka (July 22, 2025), President Prabowo Subianto will sideline officials deemed slow, lazy, and having unconstructive thinking. This statement was made by Prabowo himself during the opening of the Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) Convention and Exhibition (Convex) 49th edition at ICE
Commemorating National Awakening: Geopolitics Shift, Indonesia’s Chance to Advance In the midst of global geopolitical turmoil and shifts in global economic order, Indonesia cannot afford to remain a passive spectator. The great leader Bung Karno instilled a strong spirit of nationalism and national sovereignty as the foundation to confront global dynamics. Bung Karno’s leadership affirmed
Synergy of Ramadan and Pancasila in Realizing Clean Regional Governance Today, Muslims in Indonesia (and around the world) are observing Ramadan, a fast with deep significance in life. Beyond being a religious obligation, Ramadan also has a broad social, moral, and spiritual dimension. At the same time, Indonesia, as a country with a Muslim majority,
BPIP RI: Guardians of Pancasila for the Future of NKRI By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari The Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) is a vital institution to strengthen the role of Pancasila as the state ideology. In an era of globalization that is full of challenges, strengthening the
Pancasila as the Foundation for Safeguarding Human Rights By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Pancasila, as the state foundation of Indonesia, has been the main guide in the life of the nation and state since independence. However, the challenges of globalization, modernization, and social change demand the strengthening
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