Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
RI-Australia agree to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
Indonesia and Australia have agreed to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in economic, regional, and global spheres following a bilateral meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Australian PM Albanese arrives in Indonesia for official visit
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday evening, marking the start of a three-day official visit to Indonesia scheduled until May 16, 2025.
U.S. crude may not be compatible with Pertamina’s refineries: Expert
An energy expert has warned that the Indonesian government’s plan to redirect its crude oil and fuel imports from Singapore to the United States would solve one problem, but create several new ones.
Tactics, technology, and pilot skills combination key to air combat success: Analysts
Pakistan's dominance in air combat against India is in the spotlight, but the superiority of the Chinese-made J-10C fighter jet in the incident was not merely a matter of technology, but the result of a combination of mature military strategy, pilot skills, and integration of advanced combat systems, analysts said.
UK climate envoy strengthens climate, energy partnership with Indonesia
The United Kingdom’s Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, visited Indonesia on May 8–9, 2025, with a mission to reinforce the newly established UK–Indonesia Strategic Partnership in climate and energy.
Indonesia secures US$500 M Japanese support for geothermal project under AZEC
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, brought home a string of promising developments following his visit to Tokyo from May 7–9, 2025, including Japan's commitment to fund the Muara Laboh Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok, West Sumatra − a flagship project under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative.
Fed holds rates steady, limiting BI’s room for monetary easing
The U.S. Federal Reserve has once again opted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 4.25–4.5 percent, a move analysts say narrows the policy space for the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) to cut interest rates amid an ongoing slowdown in domestic economy.
Indonesia expands global carbon trade deals with Norway and beyond
Indonesia is preparing to sign a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on carbon trading with several countries, with Norway being the closest to finalization, said Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.
Indonesia pushes for restraint amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
Indonesia has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions rise between the two South Asian nations.
RI delegates explore forest management innovations in U.S. exchange program
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is currently in the United States as part of the U.S. State Department’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with this year’s focus on “Improving Forest Management.”
RI-Norway sign climate agreement on environmental diplomacy, sustainability efforts
Indonesia and Norway have renewed their commitment to environmental cooperation by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen climate diplomacy, promote biodiversity conservation, and advance sustainable development.
Prabowo to meet visiting Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen
President Prabowo Subianto is set to host a visit by President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Hun Sen, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta today, May 5, 2025.