How digital rupiah can improve Indonesian-G20 economic engagement
A key problem that Indonesia is currently facing in its G20 presidency is a low level of economic engagement with other G20 countries.
Pakistan’s new fault lines: Political polarisation and defiance of institutions
The writer says the weaponisation of politics has spawned a culture permeated by incendiary allegations and norm-breaking behaviour.
Militancy is on the rise, and Pakistan must act fast to neutralise threats on its western flank
The paper says the second coming of the Afghan Taliban last year has had a negative fallout on Pakistan’s security landscape.
Ushering stronger Indonesia-US post-pandemic ties
Indonesia-US proximity highlights Washington’s recognition of the critical role Jakarta plays in the global economic growth.
The logic of the ‘conspiracy theory’ gets fuzzier the more Imran Khan speaks on the topic
The paper says the former prime minister’s admission exposed his inability to navigate the complexities of national politics independently.
Macron must engage Indonesia and new capital to build global peace
Any risk of a nuclear war in Europe deserves the joint attention of President Macron and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
One SMS can save thousands of farmers
The writer says crop losses can be minimised if the government was able to issue timely weather information.
Putin’s failure to admit his mistake is prolonging the conflict
The international community needs to step up sanctions against Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine.
China’s lockdown-led slowdown
It could have a big global impact on growth and supply chains and there are no easy solutions.
Jokowi’s hopes for Japan
The paper says the two nations should not take things for granted amid changes in the global security and defense architectures.