The ART of the Deal: Prabowo, Trump, and the 19% Gambit
AS AIR Force One (the Indonesian version) touched down in Washington on February 18, the atmosphere was less about the "idealism of Bandung" and more…
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The Ghost of Reform: Jokowi’s Remorse and the Perppu Dilemma
THERE is a particular brand of irony reserved for retired statesmen who discover a sudden passion for the institutions they once helped dismantle. The recent…
The Real Estate of Resistance: Guterres, Land Grabs, and Jakarta’s Silence
IF DIPLOMACY is a theatre of the absurd, the latest act in the West Bank is a masterclass. On February 16, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres…
The Norida Narrative: Beyond the Viral Veil
IN THE age of digital outrage, a compelling story of abandonment often travels faster than the mundane truth. The case of Norida Akmal Ayob, a…
Kelimpahan yang Berisiko: Paradoks Dua Anggaran di Desa-Desa Lombok
DI ATAS kertas, desa-desa di Lombok Barat kini sedang berada di ambang kemakmuran fiskal yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya. Ketika ambisi Pemerintah Kabupaten Lombok Barat…
The Washington Gambit: Jakarta’s Pragmatism on Eroding Ground
President Prabowo Subianto’s arrival in Washington DC this February carries the weight of a precarious diplomatic balancing act. On one hand, Indonesia’s inclusion in Donald…
The Washington Gambit: Pragmatisme Jakarta di Atas Tanah yang Terkikis
Kunjungan Presiden Prabowo Subianto ke Washington DC pada Februari 2026 ini bukan sekadar seremoni diplomatik; ini adalah pertaruhan besar di atas meja yang telah disusun…