global maritime fulcrum

A recent interaction highlighted the convergences between the two countries in the wider strategic space amid continued challenges and limits.

As Jokowi enters his second term, what security and defense challenges will top the list of priorities?

The development highlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to boost its capabilities in this realm.

Analyzing Indonesia’s maritime progress during Jokowi’s first term, and looking ahead to his second.

The development highlighted the country’s ongoing campaign against illegal fishing under the Jokowi government.

A high-level dialogue next week will once again spotlight the opportunities and challenges inherent in Jakarta’s regional vision.

A recent statement has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts in this respect.

The Southeast Asian state will host the biggest iteration yet of its biennial multilateral exercise.

Though new targets offer promise, achieving them will require addressing old challenges.

Former TNI commander Gatot Nurmantyo's ambition speaks to a deeper issue in civil-military relations.

Despite some moderation, Jakarta is determined to eradicate the problem.

The state of a new maritime security body reveals the enduring challenge Jakarta faces in this respect.

317 vessels have now suffered this fate since President Jokowi has come to power.

Both sides are looking at ways to boost cooperation in the security realm.

Jakarta is turning away from ASEAN, and from multilateralism in general.

MLC ratification said to help in formulating national policy and secure seafarer rights.

Sinkings described as low-key, with identities of the vessels not publicly disclosed.

Busy week for maritime diplomacy seen as boost for Jokowi’s global maritime fulcrum strategy.

Jakarta likely to issue statement on much-anticipated Philippines v. China verdict.

Vessels leave for Exercise Komodo 2016.

Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss a recent stand-off between Indonesia and China in the South China Sea.

A closer look at how Jakarta’s approach might (and might not) shift.

A recent incident needs to be put into proper perspective.

Indonesia sinks the last of a group of ships internationally wanted for poaching toothfish.