Showing posts with label middle power. Show all posts
Showing posts with label middle power. Show all posts

Monday, March 30, 2026

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.