On July 22, 2025, the Ministry of State Secretariat, in collaboration with the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), convened a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the continued development of the Grand...
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OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) and the Mining Sector: Will the US Backtrack on Energy Transition?
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump officially signed H.R.1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), into law. This regulation establishes significant changes in the country's tax and budget systems, reforms to social welfare programs and healthcare services,...
Iran-Israel Ceasefire: Strategy and Implications for Indonesia
Iran-Israel Conflict Tensions and US Measures Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran's nuclear sites has elicited mixed responses, both from the domestic public and the international community. However, strategically, this move can be seen as a measured effort to...
Cooperation between the Ministry of State Secretariat and PACIS in the Development of Cooperation Analysts
On July 10, 2025, the Ministry of State Secretariat, in collaboration with the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), held a Kick-Off Meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters to initiate the development of the...
Preserving Nature through Tree Planting “IR Blueprint 2025”: Community Service Activities in Sector 9 Citarum Harum
As a demonstration of commitment to environmental conservation and efforts to address climate change, the International Relations Department at Parahyangan Catholic University (HI UNPAR) organized a community service activity titled “IR Blueprints 2025” or IRBP on...
BRICS Summit in Brazil Amid Global Uncertainty: Can BRICS Build Solidarity as a Balancing Force?
The presence of President Prabowo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was an important moment for Indonesia to take a real role in the international arena. Indonesia joined BRICS in early January 2025 and hopes to benefit from the forum, which in...