Key Takeaways Indonesia can leverage its relationship with India to bridge the interests of Quad and ASEAN, ensuring inclusivity remains...

By: Curie Maharani and Wendy A. Prajuli 17 March 2025 ASEAN must reinforce its unity and centrality, leveraging strategic partnerships like India to navigate shifting geopolitics. United States (US) President Donald Trump’s appointment of a hawkish, anti-Chinese secretary of state and a defence minister signalled that future US policy would not only escalate Indo-Pacific tensions but also sideline ASEAN. ASEAN must not be caught off guard, as was Europe. ASEAN must reinforce

by: Xolisile Dube Anti-quota protesters march with Bangladeshi flags and sticks as they engage in a clash with Bangladesh Chhatra...

Aisha R. KusumasomantriDirector of Research, Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence (ISI) Jeremiah G. LubisJunior Research Fellow, Indo Pacific Strategic Intelligence Undergraduate Student at the International Relations Department, Universitas Indonesia This Article is originally posted in the Jakarta Post: https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/03/06/will-turkey-and-indonesias-defense-industry-cooperation-thrive.html During a recent visit to Jakarta by Turkish President Er

by: Jason Fernando This commentaries was written with Indonesian Memahami Konfigurasi Sistem Intrusif di Laut Cina Selatan Laut Cina...

Key Takeaways Military and Defence industry activities are estimated to have contributed to 1%–5% of global emissions. These emissions...

ISI Director of Research was interviewed in Metro TV, 20 November 2024 to seek her view about Indonesia's geopolitics in the future, the...

Written by : Gabriel Durah Pada tanggal 27 Juli 2023, Korea Utara menggelar parade militer di lapangan Kim Il Sung sebagai peringatan...

The Republic of Korea (ROK) is a rising arms exporter with a unique position in the Indo-Pacific. As a country that has technically remained at war with North Korea, the ROK needs to manoeuvre between the US, its largest security and second biggest trading partner, and China, its largest trading partner and critical partner in the non-proliferation effort in the Korean Peninsula. On the other hand, the ROK is increasingly seen as a regional security partner for Southeast Asia

Written by Rafsi Albar 2024 marks a significant year for global governance. Among other things, the general election victories of the...

Written by : Gaia Fonga Key Takeaways Prabowo addressed the IISS forum, emphasizing the tragic events in Rafah, leading to numerous...

Written by Jonathan Jordan, Area Studies Research Fellow, INADIS On 19 June 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited the capital of...

Aisha R. Kusumasomantri Indo-Pacific Strategic Intelligence ark@isi-indonesia.com *** Palestine and Israel Flag The ongoing discourse surrounding great power competition has become increasingly prominent, with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region as a key area for strategic analysis. The rise of China in the Asia-Pacific region, marked by its economic and military expansion, has been identified as a potential challenge to the established global order. However, the on

In March to April 2024, the 2019-2024 Minister of Defence and President-Elect of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, made overseas visits to two of Indonesia's comprehensive strategic partners, China and Japan, and the closest neighbour, Malaysia. Two things stand out for being unusual. First, Beijing's move to invite Prabowo as president-elect, even though the process of determining the election results is still pending a dispute over the general election results at the Constitutio