Yulia Indrawati Sari is a lecturer in international relations at Parahyangan Catholic University, in Bandung, Indonesia, specialising in environmental issues. Frans Siahaan is an independent consultant on environmental governance. This article was originally...
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Paralegal Training on Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking in Palabuhanratu Subdistrict, Sukabumi Regency
According to data from the Indonesian National Police, in 2023, there were 1,062 cases of non-procedural Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) who became victims of human trafficking (TPPO). The number of cases indicates an increasing trend compared to previous years,...
Indonesia’s Initiatives for Achieving Shared Prosperity with Pacific Countries at the Forefront of Indonesia’s Eastern Gateway
The Chair of the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) had the opportunity to provide input on the draft document Grand Design of Indonesia’s Policy Strategy in the Pacific/Pacific Elevation (GDSKPE) and the Roadmap for Strengthening Development...
Development of a Grand Design for the Competency Development of Cooperation Analysts: Strategic Steps Toward Competent and Professional Human Resources
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...
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...






