Geopolitics and Geostrategy of Regional Leaders in Controlling Regional Inflation Within Indonesia’s landscape—woven like an archipelago across the equatorial belt—regional inflation is never merely an economic symptom to be handled through numerical calculations and statistical indicators. It resembles tidal currents that move through space, power, collective psychology, and intertwined social structures, driven by a far
Local Democracy in the Revision of the 1945 Constitution: Deputy Heads of Regional Government Need Not Be Elected The debate surrounding the position of deputy regional heads has resurfaced alongside discourse on revising the Regional Government Law. Under the current system, regional heads and their deputies are elected as a single ticket, granting both equal
Lemhannas RI Continues Its Contribution to Building a Mental Revolution in Pancasila-Inspired Regional Government Leadership In the spirit of Pancasila and Asta Cita, this nation views power not merely as an instrument of rule, but as a mandate to dignify collective life. Government is not an ivory tower standing apart from the people; it is
Modernization Strategy: Governance of Internal Affairs Management, Ministry of Home Affairs & Regional Governments The transformation of bureaucratic management within Indonesia’s central and regional governments is a grand agenda that has never lost its relevance in the nation’s developmental journey. Bureaucracy should not be seen merely as an administrative machine executing procedures, but as the
The Relevance of Bureaucratic Transformation Challenges in Central and Regional Government Management in Realizing Asta Cita There was a significant moment at the end of June that deserves public attention. A total of 86 regional leaders from across Indonesia gathered for five days in the second wave of the retreat organized by the Ministry of
The Relevance of Bureaucratic Transformation Challenges in Central and Regional Government Management in Realizing Asta Cita The transformation of bureaucratic management in central and regional government is a grand agenda that has never lost its relevance in the nation’s development journey. Bureaucracy cannot be understood merely as an administrative machine that executes procedures, but as
Local Government Retreat: New Energy towards Effective Governance One important moment that captured public attention at the end of June last year. As many as 86 local government heads from across Indonesia gathered for five days during the second wave retreat forum initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) at the campus of the
Pancasila as the Foundation of Governance Amid Geopolitical Challenges In a global era marked by great power rivalry, competition over strategic resources, and disruptive technological advances, every nation is required to have a strong ideological foundation and well-directed policy. Indonesia, as the world’s largest archipelagic country located at the strategic crossroads of the Indian and
Meeting Between Prabowo and Megawati: Symbol of National Reconciliation and Actualization of Pancasila The meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and the Chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan Party and Chair of the BPIP Advisory Council, Megawati Soekarnoputri, during the commemoration of Pancasila Day on June 1, 2025, at the Pancasila Building in Jakarta, was not just
Revitalizing Bureaucracy in Central and Regional Government Bureaucracy revitalization is a strategic and crucial agenda in building effective, efficient governance focused on high-quality public service delivery. In the context of the Indonesian government, this revitalization is not only part of administrative reform but also a key pillar in implementing the vision of national development. Under
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