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What BRICS Membership Means For Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
By Agastya Wardhana and Radityo Dharmaputra
President Prabowo Subianto's about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.
Why Indonesia is Blocking Apple From Selling the iPhone 16
By James Guild
Middle powers with rapidly growing economies feel they have more bargaining power than they once did – and some are not afraid to use it.
Prabowo’s Approval Rating Tops 80 Percent After 100 Days in Office
By Sebastian Strangio
Since taking office in October, the Indonesian president's popularity has been boosted by his tax cuts and free meal program.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo to Pay State Visit to India Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The planned trip, which follows visits to China and the United States late last year, underscores Prabowo's focus on major power diplomacy over regional engagement.
Indonesia’s New Diplomatic Playbook: ASEAN on Hold, NAM in Limbo, Giants Ahead
By Xue Song
President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a discernible tilt away from regional engagement toward major-power diplomacy.
How the Exit of US Banks From the Net-Zero Banking Alliance Threatens Climate Finance in Southeast Asia
By Ardhi Rasy Wardhana
Without the participation of U.S. banks in the NZBA, the already limited pool of climate finance may shrink further.
New iPhone Still Barred From Sale in Indonesia Despite Apple Investment
By Sebastian Strangio
Jakarta seems determined to use the leverage it enjoys as the world's fourth-largest smartphone market to extract maximum benefits from the U.S. tech giant.
Indonesia Officially Becomes First Southeast Asian Member of BRICS
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision to apply for membership reflects President Prabowo Subianto's more proactive approach to foreign policy.
What Indonesia’s 2025 Budget Tells Us About Prabowo’s Fiscal Outlook
By James Guild
To a large extent, fears about uncontrolled government spending have been overblown.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court Voids Threshold for Presidential Nominations
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling is likely to allow a wider range of candidates to run for the presidency at the next election in 2029.
Indonesia Scales Back Planned VAT Hike, Will Apply Only to Luxury Goods
By Sebastian Strangio
The last-minute shift by President Prabowo Subianto came in response to strong criticisms from business associations and labor unions.
Will India-Indonesia Ties Take a Leap Forward in 2025?
By Rushali Saha
Indonesian President Prabowo will be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade, a sign of the importance New Delhi accords its relations with Jakarta.
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