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

Press Release of ISI Launching Perpustakaan Nasional Auditorium, Jakarta March 8th, 2024 Language: Indonesian download here

Live from Auditorium of Perpustakaan Nasional Republic of Indonesia 15.00 - 17.00 Western Indonesia Time #ISI #Launching

Currently, Indo-Pacific is witnessing profound geopolitical shifts, characterised by the ascendant power of China, intensifying competition with the United States, and uncertainties concerning regional stability. China's economic success has translated into significant military modernisation, including a blue-water navy capable of projecting power beyond its immediate vicinity. This rapid advancement in military technology, encompassing areas like hypersonic missiles, artific