# opinion

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 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

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

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

Unleashing Borneo’s Potential: Will Indonesia Step Up?

Often overlooked, Borneo is ASEAN’s biggest elephant in the room of regional growth.
Opinion Apr 7, 2025 | 11:31 am

How to Respond to Government Spending Cuts

President Prabowo wants his government to take some cost-cutting measures, but such step can worsen corruption and affect other sectors.
Opinion Feb 11, 2025 | 7:40 am

Navigating the Stormier Weather

While a second Trump presidency could create global trade disruptions, Indonesia can thrive by strengthening regional partnerships.
Opinion Jan 30, 2025 | 5:29 pm

Voice-Controlled Robotics: Shaping the Future of Oil and Gas Operations

Explore how robotics and large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry by enhancing efficiency and safety.
Opinion Dec 26, 2024 | 2:42 pm

A Matter of Trust: Advancing Secure Digital ID Initiatives in Indonesia

By leveraging the innovation and expertise of private entities, governments can enhance the efficiency of national digital ID programs.
Opinion Oct 22, 2024 | 10:24 pm

Indonesia and The Global Tax Agreement

Indonesia recently inked the multilateral instrument (MLI) on Subject to Tax Rules (STTR).
Opinion Sep 25, 2024 | 9:04 am

Prabowo’s International Outlook: What Awaits Indonesia?

It is also important to start having an outlook on Indonesia's international affairs under Prabowo’s leadership.
Opinion Sep 19, 2024 | 9:46 am

Medicines Are No Ordinary Commodity

Medicines are on a sacred mission to treat people and this is what sets them apart from other commercial goods.
Opinion Aug 15, 2024 | 3:30 pm

10th World Water Forum: United for Water Prosperity

World of Water Council President Loic Fauchon reflected on the recent 10th World Water Forum in Bali.
Opinion Jun 18, 2024 | 12:00 pm

US' Stand on Gaza Resolution Lacks Legal Standing

Challenge by the US to this resolution is inconsistent with the Charter and recognized international laws.
Opinion Apr 30, 2024 | 3:00 pm

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