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Obligasi injak kaki Patriot Bond
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira, published in Majalah Tempo.
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Why Indonesia must seize the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The Business Times.
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After the IEU-CEPA agreement: How can Indonesia meet environmental and human rights standards to export to the European Union?
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh Sahid Hadi, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationHow the Middle East can help power Indonesia’s green transition
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Bhima Yudhistira, published in Middle East Monitor.
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China-Indonesia energy transition cooperation: Progress, prospects, and recommendations
Between October 2024 and October 2025, Indonesia and China have strengthened their energy transition cooperation, reflecting a growing alignment in policy priorities for sustainable growth and green industrial transformation. The partnership has expanded beyond traditional trade and infrastructure toward renewable energy development, battery supply chains, electric vehicle production, and digital energy systems. Institutional and financial engagement has deepened, with Indonesia’s new sovereign
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Indonesia and Iraq: quiet contacts, modest openings
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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Taking the measure of Prabowo’s tilt toward China
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Asia Times.
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Survey: Prabowo–Gibran’s 1-Year Performance Report
One Year of Prabowo–Gibran: A Red Report Card from the Public CELIOS has released the results of its Evaluation of the First Year of the Prabowo–Gibran Government, assessing program achievements, leadership, budget governance, policy communication, and law enforcement. The evaluation was conducted through a panel survey of 120 journalists from 60 national media outlets and a public survey of 1,338 respondents across Indonesia. The results show a red report card in almost every sector. Prabowo Subianto scored 3 out of 10, Gibran
Read publicationHow Israel’s disinformation exploits ambiguity in Indonesia’s Palestine stance
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationMaking sense of Indonesia’s Chinese J-10C fighter deal
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Asia Times.
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IEU-CEPA: a chance to reform Indonesia’s business and human rights governance
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in The Jakarta Post.
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2025 Indonesia-MENA survey: Insights into Indonesian perceptions of the Middle East and North Africa
Indonesia’s relationship with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is built on a foundation that stretches back centuries. From early trade routes linking the archipelago with the Arabian Peninsula to the spread of Islam and the exchange of ideas, Indonesia and the MENA region have long shared economic, cultural, and religious ties. In the modern era, this relationship has grown beyond historical connections, evolving into a strategic partnership with increasing collaboration across diplomacy
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