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More Than Algorithms: Why Human Ambassadors Still Matter in the Age of AI

People trust people more than they trust machines. Ambassadors bring credibility that no chatbot or automated campaign can match.
Opinion 16 hours ago

Future-Proofing Defense in the World’s Largest Archipelagic Nation

Indonesia eyes F-15EX jets in defense push; GE’s F110 engine offers proven reliability, local maintenance, and future-ready performance.
Opinion Jun 11, 2025 | 12:53 pm

The Best Deal with Trump is No Deal

Trump’s portrayal of China, Japan, S. Korea, India, and ASEAN as job thieves is misleading and distorts economic reality.
Opinion May 29, 2025 | 12:42 pm

Lost Illusions: How the International Criminal Court Became a Legal Nonentity

Looking ahead, an alternative system of international criminal justice could be developed, potentially within the BRICS framework.
Opinion May 27, 2025 | 10:37 am

Global Trade is Slowing —the World and Indonesia Need to Pay Attention

A global retreat from open markets, especially if driven by politics over pragmatism, will leave everyone worse off.
Opinion May 18, 2025 | 11:00 pm

Underrated Indonesia-Australia Ties

There is vast potential at stake for two neighbours to deepen their undervalued partnership.
Opinion May 16, 2025 | 3:27 pm

Trump’s Tariff is Part of His Grand Strategy -- with A Huge Cost

Trump's tariff policy reflects a grand strategic approach rather than the belief that high tariffs alone will fix the US trade deficit
Opinion May 15, 2025 | 3:05 pm

Trump’s Tariff Offensive and the Erosion of Global Trade Governance

This analysis assesses Trump’s tariff hikes from a legal perspective, with a focus on their compliance -- or lack thereof -- with WTO rules.
Opinion May 3, 2025 | 2:45 pm

Trump’s Tariffs Drive the US Economy into Stagflation

Trump’s tariffs revived 1930s-era rates, triggering stagflation, shrinking GDP, and shaking global supply chains in just 100 days.
Opinion May 2, 2025 | 5:28 pm

Trump Chickened Out

Trump’s approach toward Chinese President Xi Jinping moved from menace to meekness in a matter of days.
Opinion Apr 28, 2025 | 8:00 am

Japan Pushes Back: A Turning Point in US Trade Relations

Japan pushes back against Trump’s tariffs, calling for fair trade against "US extortion".
Opinion Apr 24, 2025 | 11:55 am

Trump’s Tariff on ASEAN: Ignoring a Trillion-Dollar Partner

Trump’s tariff on ASEAN is a self-inflicted blow, risking US jobs and growth by alienating a trillion-dollar trade partner.
Opinion Apr 21, 2025 | 10:14 pm

Trump’s Tariffs Hit Hard: Americans Pay the Price

East Asia -- often accused by Trump of 'stealing' American jobs -- has played a pivotal role in strengthening the US economy.
Opinion Apr 15, 2025 | 8:04 am

Trade Wars Are Back: Why Indonesia Must Brace for Stronger Dollar and Slower Growth

Indonesia’s $17.9 billion trade surplus with the US has become a point of friction in Washington.
Opinion Apr 14, 2025 | 3:21 pm

How Xi Can Win Trump’s Trade War

As of December 2024, Beijing owned approximately $759 billion in US government debt.
Opinion Apr 14, 2025 | 8:55 am

Floods and Droughts Are Two Sides of the Same Crisis, Wetlands Can Fix Both

Today, more than ever, we must rethink water governance.
Opinion Apr 10, 2025 | 10:40 am

Trump Tariff: How Contagious?

Experts warn that tariffs may lead to increased consumer prices, as businesses may pass on the higher costs of imported goods to consumers.
Opinion Apr 9, 2025 | 11:32 pm