Indonesia Must Respond to the Global War over Rare Earth Raw Materials The Indonesian nation was never born out of the logic of fear, but out of moral courage—courage to uphold human dignity and to shape a shared future. Pancasila mandates that humanity, political sovereignty, social justice, and collective prosperity must move in harmony—including in
Strengthening the Governance of Papua’s Special Autonomy for Inclusive and Equitable Development Papua’s Special Autonomy represents a hope far greater than mere administrative engineering; it carries a moral promise that the state is capable of delivering justice, recognition, and equal living space for Indigenous communities that have borne the burden of inequality for decades. Based
Meritocracy and Politics in Governance Toward a Greater Indonesia The Cabinet reshuffle held at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, marks the fourth reshuffle during the administration of President Prabowo Subianto. This Red-and-White Cabinet reshuffle represents a significant moment in Indonesia’s political dynamics, as it reflects a shift in policy
Modernization Strategy: Governance of Internal Affairs Management, Ministry of Home Affairs & Regional Governments The modernization of governance in internal state management can no longer be understood merely as a technocratic agenda based on formal regulations and administrative policies. It must also be seen as a historical process that moves in tandem with societal dynamics,
Preventing Social Unrest Through Fair Tax Policy In recent times, society has reacted strongly to the policy of increasing the Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) in several regions. Such protests naturally carry the potential to trigger social unrest. In the context of early threat detection, we must be alert to the fact
Challenges for a Developed Indonesia Hindered by Bureaucracy and Corruption Indonesia, as a large country with abundant natural resources and a growing population, has high hopes of achieving developed nation status. The country has various advantages, including its strategic geographical location, cultural diversity, and abundant natural resources. However, the journey toward developed nation status is
The Challenges of Government Management Governance Under President Prabowo Government management governance under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto faces significant challenges, particularly in creating a system that is efficient and responsive to the needs of the people. One of the main challenges is ensuring that policies designed at the central level can be accepted,
Building an Independent Spirit: Reflections on 79 Years of Sovereign Indonesia By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Since its independence on August 17, 1945, Indonesia has experienced a long and dynamic journey. Celebrating the 79th anniversary of independence is not only to mark the age of the
Constitutional Court Decision: Pillars of Unity Towards a Developed Indonesia By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.Si. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Major contribution in building a strong foundation for Indonesia as a developed and sovereign nation. Therefore, the existence of the Constitutional Court as the highest law enforcement institution in Indonesia is not
Supreme Supreme Constitutional Court: Protector of Pancasila’s Honor in the Indonesian Constitution By: Ermaya Suradinata Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari These days there has been a lot of conversation in the Indonesian society, especially before and after the 2024 elections, about the role of the Supreme Constitutional Court (MK), not only covering legal issues, but also
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