The meeting between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on September 26 in London reignited debates over the future of the AUKUS security pact. Their discussions reaffirmed both countries’ strong commitment to defense...
Geopolitics and Security
Kishino: Iran’s Government Won’t Just Sit Back After the US Attacks Three of Its Nuclear Sites
Kishino Bawono, Middle East Studies Specialist Kompas TV Interview, June 22, 2025
The Dangers of the Narrative “Galang Island’s Readiness to Accommodate Palestinians”
"The Indonesian government should stop its narrative regarding Indonesia's readiness to accommodate sick Palestinians on Galang Island. The international media has created the impression that Indonesia's position is very soft on Israel and the United States. This...
ASEAN and the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict: Testing Regional Relevance and Capabilities
On July 24, 2025, armed conflict broke out again on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, specifically around the Ta Muen Thom Temple in Surin Province, Thailand. This tension resulted in 38 deaths and displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents from both...
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...
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...