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Why Prabowo’s presence at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit raises questions
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationIndonesia should prioritise stronger ties with Oman
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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IEU-CEPA: transition toward an anti-deforestation and low-carbon regime
The signing of the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) on September 23, 2025, marks a strategic milestone for Indonesia’s non-oil and gas exports to access the European market starting in 2027. However, beyond its economic prospects, this agreement also signifies the beginning of a new phase of regulatory and governance reform. Under the agreement, Indonesia must align its domestic policies with two major EU frameworks: the EU Deforestation Regulation
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The aroma of Ijen coffee buried beneath promises of an energy justice partnership
Opinion article by Wishnu Utomo, published in Project Multatuli.
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Prabowo’s climate test at the UN: can Indonesia lead where America falters?
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Global Policy Journal.
Read publicationWelcoming Israel to the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta betrays Indonesia’s stand for Palestine
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationDo Rothschild ties explain Prabowo’s cautious tone on Israel?
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationIndonesia’s green industrial policy ahead of COP30
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The Interpreter.
Read publicationIndonesia’s risky bet on Trump’s Gaza plan
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationIndonesia and the global governance initiative: Walking the tightrope
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published by LSE.
Read publicationIndonesia charting a win-win way through US-China AI rivalry
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
Read publicationIndonesia cannot condemn the genocide in Gaza while remaining silent about its use of Israeli spyware
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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