by Benedicta Nathania Palit and Maria Evangelina Setiawan Abstract Indonesia is taking a step forward towards defence autonomy through critical minerals. This article analyzes Indonesia’s critical mineral strategy as a foundation for defense technology independence amid intensifying great power competition. By prioritising downstream processing and aligning mineral governance with defense needs, Indonesia can reduce supply chain vulnerability and strengthen its strategic posi

By: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur, Senior Analyst ISI The recent tragedy at the Grasberg mine—where a Freeport Indonesia employee, Simson Mulia, was shot and killed while simply traveling to his work site on March 11, 2026—is a sobering reminder that the conflict in Papua is measured in lives, not just hashtags. This incident, followed by the immediate deployment of Satgas Amole and the tightening of security across Tembagapura, underscores a persistent and exhausting cycle. Violen

Oleh: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur, Senior Analyst ISI, dan Dion Maulana Prasetya, Dosen HI Univ. Muhammadiyah Malang. SEJAK eskalasi konflik di Asia Barat mengisi layar gawai jutaan orang Indonesia, diskursus geopolitik di media sosial mengalami lonjakan yang luar biasa. Tagar-tagar tentang operasi militer Israel dengan Amerika Serikat, solidaritas terhadap Iran, dan respons komunitas internasional meledak di berbagai platform. Indonesia, dengan populasi Muslim terbesar di dunia

Konflik Timur Tengah merupakan ancaman tidak langsung yang bersifat multidimensional. Meski Indonesia tidak terlibat secara geografis maupun militer, blokade de facto oleh Iran berpotensi mengganggu pasokan energi hingga kawasan Asia Tenggara. Dalam kondisi krisis akibat kepanikan pasar global, harga minyak bahkan dapat melonjak hingga USD 150–200 per barel. Situasi ini tidak hanya mengancam ketahanan energi nasional, tetapi juga menekan kedaulatan ekonomi.

By: Dr. Ian Montratama which also has been published first in The Jakarta Post Introduction: The Archipelagic Strategic Imperative Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state, controlling approximately 6.4 million km² of maritime territory, including strategic Alur Laut Kepulauan Indonesia (ALKI) and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The nation’s defense doctrine, Sishankamrata (Total People’s Defense and Security System), and the updated UU Nomor 3 Tahun 2025 emphas

Oleh: Dr. Muhammad Hadianto, Arrozaq Ave Eskalasi konflik di Timur Tengah antara Iran dan koalisi Amerika Serikat–Israel pada akhir Februari telah menimbulkan kekhawatiran terhadap stabilitas rantai pasok global. Dampaknya mulai terlihat pada pasar energi dunia. Pada 9 Maret 2026, harga minyak Brent menembus USD 110 per barel, jauh di atas asumsi harga minyak dalam APBN 2026 yang dipatok sebesar USD 70 per barel . Gambar 1. Harga Minyak per Barel. Brent Crude Oil Lonjaka

Oleh: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur dan Dion Maulana Prasetya

Oleh: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur dan Dion Maulana Prasetya

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By: Dr. Ian Montratama, S.E., M.E.B., M.Si. (Han) As the global order enters a period of profound systemic disequilibrium, defined by a significant disjuncture between existing international governance and a rapid redistribution of power, Indonesia finds itself at a strategic crossroads. The re-emergence of an "America First" doctrine, articulated in the proposed 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), represents what the administration views as a "necessary correction" to de

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

By Curie Maharani Indonesia’s defence modernisation has entered a more ambitious phase than ever before. Under President Prabowo Subianto, the Optimum Essential Forces (OEF) programme represents an evolutionary leap from the earlier Minimum Essential Force (MEF) agenda. Where the MEF sought to restore basic operational readiness after decades of underinvestment, the OEF aims to transform the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) into a modern, technologically capable, and fu

By: Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH, MH is a retired Rear Admiral of the Indonesian Navy, Senior Advisor at Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Senior Advisory Group Member of IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, and Lecturer in Maritime Security Studies at the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan). He also serves as Head of the National Resilience Department at PEPABRI, Secretary General of the IKAL Strategic Center, and Executive Director of the Indonesia Insti

Oleh Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH[1] Penulis adalah purnawirawan Laksamana Muda TNI Angkatan Laut, Penasihat Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Anggota Senior Advisory Group IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, Dosen Program Pascasarjana Keamanan Maritim Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia, Ketua Departemen Kejuangan PEPABRI, Anggota FOKO, Sekretaris Jenderal IKAL Strategic Centre (ISC) dan Direktur Eksekutif Lembaga Kajian Maritim Indonesia (IIMS).

By: Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH MH Dr. Surya Wiranto, SH, MH is a retired Rear Admiral of the Indonesian Navy, Senior Advisor at Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI), Senior Advisory Group Member of IKAHAN Indonesia–Australia, and Lecturer in Maritime Security Studies at the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan). He also serves as Head of the National Resilience Department at PEPABRI, Secretary General of the IKAL Strategic Center, and Executive Director of the Indonesia Insti

By: Chong De Xian and Sandy J. Pratama Chong De Xian is an Associate Research Fellow in the Maritime Security Programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and Sandy J. Pratama is a Researcher at Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI). KEY TAKEAWAYS Naval drones are reshaping how maritime operations are conducted, not redefining naval power itself. Their value lies in enhancing surveillance, strike reach, and operational endurance within existing f