Social Media Ban

KN-JAKARTA, Indonesia’s social media ban for children under 16 took effect on March 28, with the Communications and Digital Ministry warning of firm action against platforms failing to meet the…

Energy self-sufficiency conditions in Indonesia

KN-JAKARTA,  roadmap has been developed by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) outlining how Indonesia could install up to 100 GW of solar capacity. The plan emphasizes decentralized solar…

Japan Trade Talks

KN-TOKYO, President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the announcement of 10 MoUs and strategic cooperation agreements between Indonesian and Japanese business actors worth $22.6 billion or approximately IDR384.2 trillion at the Indonesia–Japan…

Decoding Rubio’s Munich Speech and Implications for the Transatlantic Relationship

KN-NEWYORK, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a deliberately calibrated address that marked a clear shift in tone from the U.S. message articulated the previous year by Vice President…

Beijing’s Balancing Act in the Middle East

KN-BEIJING, The outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran presents a major geopolitical test for the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Beijing has had strong economic and…