Erdogan on tour as Turkiye pivots to Asia
Turkiye’s engagement with Southeast Asia is often seen as part of a broader strategic pivot that has been evolving in line with its broader foreign policy. Last week President Recep…
Indonesia to Receive Patrol Vessel from Japan to Boost Maritime Cooperation
Jakarta (Agencies): Indonesia will receive at least one patrol vessel from Japan as part of efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on…
Indonesia Eyes Indian BrahMos Missiles for Defense Enhancement
Jakarta (Agencies): As India works to invite Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the Chief Guest for its Republic Day parade, the two countries are thrashing out details for an export…
Indonesia Joins BRICS as Full Member
Brasília (Agencies): Brazil, the current rotating president of BRICS, announced on Monday that Indonesia has officially become a full member of the group. This marks a significant expansion for BRICS,…
Indonesia and China Sign Strategic Cooperation Deals Worth $10 Billion
BEIJING (Agencies): Indonesia and China have signed strategic cooperation agreements in critical minerals in total bilateral deals worth $10 billion encompassing green technology, food security, and mineral resources. The agreements…
US House Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Expand Abraham Accords Through Educational Reform
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The US House of Representatives has introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at expanding the Abraham Accords through comprehensive educational reform. The resolution, spearheaded by the Abraham Accords…
Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters
Jakarta (Agencies): Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to supply the Indonesian Air Force with four five-bladed H145 airframes, the company announced on 18 September. Under the contract, Airbus Helicopters…
Starlink Satellite Internet Service Launched in Indonesia by Elon Musk: Aiming to Bridge the Digital Divide
Jakarta (Agencies): Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, has launched the Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, marking the country as the third in Southeast Asia to…
In the shadow of uncertainty: Navigating the troubled waters of democracy in Pakistan and Indonesia
As the dust settles on the electoral battlefields of Pakistan and Indonesia, the aftershocks of what many are calling electoral coups threaten the very bedrock of democracy in these nations.…
Indonesia backtracks on Mirage 2000-5 acquisition
JAKARTA (Agencies): Indonesia has withdrawn from a contract to procure the Qatar Emiri Air Force’s (QEAF’s) combined force of 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter aircraft. On 15 June 2023 the…