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Indonesia's Foreign Policy: A New Vision?
Summary: - Indonesia kicked off 2026 with a clearer foreign policy vision after Foreign Minister Sugiono’s annual address, centering resilience as the guiding principle in a fractured, multipolar world. - Analysts see continuity with previous policy emphasis, emphasizing realism, defense, and economic cooperation; but concerns persist about turning rhetoric into concrete long-term, actionable policies. - Critics argue the government lacks a long-term strategic framework and r
2026-05-24Indonesia makes turn toward defense diplomacy
Indonesia is intensifying its defense diplomacy as a cornerstone of its foreign policy in 2026. Foreign Minister Sugiono frames diplomacy and defense as inseparable, prioritizing enhanced defense partnerships, interoperability, and cooperation assurance with key partners. The approach aims to navigate a volatile international environment and deter miscalculation through a resilience-focused, realism-oriented foreign policy that actively manages sovereignty and adherence to in
2026-05-24Prabowo Warns of Global Tensions for Indon.
Summary: - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reiterates Indonesia’s non-alignment in a climate of rising global tensions, warning that great-power rivalries could affect Indonesia even without joining blocs or military pacts. - He referenced discussions at the World Economic Forum and warned of a potential World War III with nuclear risks and possible environmental impacts (nuclear winter), underscoring a precarious global position. - Despite these warnings, Prabowo maint
2026-05-24Indonesia's Evolving Global Role in Foreign政策
Indonesia’s current foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto signals a shift from ASEAN-first restraint to a more global, power-oriented approach. Key points: - Indonesia appears to be repositioning from ASEAN’s steadfast anchor to a broader middle-power role that engages major powers (the US, China, BRICS) more directly. - The emphasis is shifting from slow, region-focused diplomacy to leveraging geopolitical leverage on the global stage, potentially at the expense o
2026-05-24A diplomacy of purpose
Summary: The Jakarta Post op-ed argues that Indonesia’s foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto is deliberate, principled, and strategically oriented rather than impulsive. It emphasizes an independent, active diplomacy grounded in national interests, international law, and multilateral engagement, avoiding alignment with any single power bloc. Key points include: - Indonesia aims to shape global outcomes through principled engagement, not controversy-avoidance. - Fo
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