Middle East Forecast for 2026

KN. Global officials hope that the ceasefire put in place in Gaza in October will pave the way for the Middle East to be quiet in 2026. But many experts…

State of Play: Great Power Competition in 2026

KN. Great power competition is often conflated with war and conflict. In reality, it describes a spectrum of interactions ranging from cooperation to confrontation that emerges when a rising power…

After Venezuela, the United States Could Turn its Attention to the Cuban Regime

KN. Trump posted on his Truth Social account on January 11 that, “Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela. In return, Cuba provided…

Rupiah Gains as Trade Optimism Offsets Global Tensions,Indonesia’s Exports Hold Strong, but Geopolitical Tensions Threaten 2026 Growth

KN. Rupiah closed stronger on Tuesday afternoon, snapping higher despite lingering global risks, as positive trade headlines and easing uncertainty around US monetary leadership lifted sentiment. The rupiah appreciated 44 points…

Indonesia’s Membership in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Could Cut Defense Budget by 9%

KN. Indonesia’s planned $1 billion contribution to the Board of Peace for Gaza, an international initiative initiated by US President Donald Trump, will be funded through the Defense Ministry’s budget,…