Indonesia’s Pancasila-Based Geopolitical Interpretation of the China–Japan Crisis The rising tensions between China and Japan in recent days are not merely a diplomatic ripple triggered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement in October 2025. They are also the long echo of two nations with a history of hurting one another—of defining each other through conflict.
ASEAN Geopolitics: Confronting U.S. Dominance with a China-Gulf Alliance As of January 1, 2025, the leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been handed over to Malaysia, which will also host the ASEAN Summit in May 2025. This decision has drawn global attention, especially following the announcement that Malaysia plans to invite
The Geostrategy of the US in the Russia-Ukraine War and Its Impact on Southeast Asia The dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war have undergone significant shifts with changes in U.S. foreign policy under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Unlike the era of Joe Biden, the Trump administration showed a tendency to ease tensions with Russia.
Geopolitical Challenge for Indonesia: Vigilance in the Indo-Pacific War The High-Level Conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 9-10, 2024, marked a crucial moment for Southeast Asian countries to strengthen regional cooperation in facing geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific. During this annual meeting, leaders from ASEAN member
Visit of President-elect Prabowo Subianto: Strengthening Defense Cooperation in ASEAN Retired General TNI Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and the 8th elected President, conducted a working visit to four ASEAN member countries from September 5 to 7, 2024: Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. This visit holds profound strategic significance, reflecting Indonesia’s concrete steps
ASEAN Strategy in Handling Myanmar Crisis By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to be held in Laos, on July 24-27, 2024, will be an important moment to evaluate and formulate strategies related to the implementation
Indonesia Determines ASEAN Stability Amid Global Conflict Crisis By: Ermaya Suradinata Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari THE CONFLICT in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war, although occurring outside the ASEAN region, have significant potential to affect stability in the ASEAN region, including the surrounding region. From a geopolitical and geostrategic perspective, it is crucial for Indonesia to
Indonesia’s Role in the Geopolitics of the ASEAN-GCC Meeting USS Mesa verde carries 550 marine personnel and an Osprey type transport aircraft. This ship was sent to the waters of the Persian Gulf in case the US had to protect its citizen and assets in Iraq. The meeting between member countries of the Association of
43rd ASEAN GKTT: Strengthening Indonesia’s Geopolitics Towards a Developed Country President Joko Widodo takes a photo with the leaders of ASEAN countries after opening the ASEAN-Indopacific Forum 2023 at the Mulia Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday (5/9/2023) This firm and unequivocal statement was made by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo when opening the
COLUMN “GEOPOLSTRA” Indonesia is Ready to Face World Geopolitical Uncertainty President Joko Widodo is the eye of the Indonesian nation and state who sees the world very sharply. Through this sharpness, President Joko Widodo said, “We know that the world is not okay at the moment.” This notification was delivered by President Joko Widodo, as
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