Why Indonesia’s strategic autonomy goes unrecognized

Why Indonesia's strategic autonomy goes unrecognized

Indonesia is transforming from a quiet diplomat into a "status-affirming" middle power, using proactive hedging to secure strategic autonomy in a multipolar world. By reviving the "Bandung Spirit," Jakarta can lead a global coalition of middle powers to restrain major-power conflict and build a more equitable international order.

<Why Indonesia’s strategic autonomy goes unrecognized - Academia - The Jakarta Post>

Kayaking through Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat archipelago

Kayaking through Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat archipelago

Tropical islands teem with hidden lagoons, karst towers and technicolor wildlife

<Kayaking through Indonesia's remote Raja Ampat archipelago - Nikkei Asia>

Indonesian minimart king Alfamart boosts quick commerce to reverse slowdown

Indonesian minimart king Alfamart boosts quick commerce to reverse slowdown

CEO talks of impending market saturation, 'dark stores,' Bangladesh entry

<Indonesian minimart king Alfamart boosts quick commerce to reverse slowdown - Nikkei Asia>

Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance

Indonesia has turned into a net importer of crude oil and fuels since early 2000s as output declined while demand kept rising, leaving Southeast Asia's largest economy vulnerable to global price shocks. 

<Prabowo pushes all-electric transport to cut import reliance - Tech - The Jakarta Post>

Cautious consumers scale back Idul Fitri spending as uncertainty weighs

Cautious consumers scale back Idul Fitri spending as uncertainty weighs

Uncertain economic prospects and delayed or absent holiday allowance disbursements have made some consumers more cautious, prompting them to spend less and save more.

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