The US exit from the climate accord raises concerns about Indonesia's ability to achieve its net-zero emissions goals US President Donald Trump's decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement has cast doubt over Washington's commitment to a key clean energy partnership with Indonesia,
As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.
Ships going to China through the Indian Ocean region pass through this area. If the anti-ship supersonic cruise missile BrahMos is deployed at this place, then China’s position will be weakened. The BrahMos that Indonesia is planning to buy could be a land-based coastal battery.
Tensions have prevailed over aggressive Chinese assertions in the waters. Beijing's claims overlap with exclusive economic zones of several countries in the region, including Indonesia.
The much-anticipated announcement about Indonesia’s purchase of the BrahMos missile from India did not happen.
President Prabowo Subianto’s about-turn on membership of the economic grouping is about status rather than material gains.
According to Defense Ministry’s spokesperson Frega Ferdinand Wenas, both ministers discussed the possibility of striking a military technology transfer deal. Last November, Indonesia and close neighbor Australia held joint military drills after the two nations inked a treaty-level defense pact.
The two-week course is part of a regional effort to boost law enforcement cooperation. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The situation in the South China Sea figured in wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, according to a joint statement.
As Asia’s most populous nations grapple with youth unemployment, experts worry that the region could fail to maximise its economic potential going forward. The series Shifting Horizons looks at the difficulties the youth face and possible solutions.
Millions of people across Asia and the world are welcoming the Lunar New Year which coincides with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Widely considered to be the most important event in the year for many in Asia and some Asian communities worldwide, the Lunar New Year represents a fresh start for those who celebrate.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has had an action-packed three-day visit to India. The two countries enhanced their bilateral ties over the weekend, signing pacts on maritime security, health, culture, etc. Subianto was the chief guest of India’s Republic Day celebrations on Sunday.