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Maintaining the Sustainability of Indonesia’s Online Lending Ecosystem
The online lending industry (Pindar) has experienced rapid growth in recent years, making a significant contribution to national financial inclusion. Through inclusive regulations, Pindar services have helped individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that remain underserved by the formal banking system, while also providing investment opportunities for both individual and institutional lenders. However, along the way, the Pindar industry has faced serious challenges due to th
Read publicationThe ASEAN summit’s embrace of Trump’s Gaza plan is a moral failure
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationIndonesia’s Coal Giants Are Losing Ground: Why the Time to Diversify Was Five Years Ago
An op-ed by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Fair Observer.
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Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC): In Pursuit of 8% Economic Growth, Environmental Protection and Vulnerable Groups Are Overlooked
Jakarta, October 24, 2025 — The government has just released the draft of the Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC), which is expected to be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of COP 30 in Brazil this November. During a public consultation session held by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, officials acknowledged that delays in submitting the SNDC document were due to difficulties in aligning targets across sectors. In fact, unde
Read publicationIndonesia should not bow to the IOC over its Palestine stance
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationThe Major Risks of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s Cowboy-Style Policies
Opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Tempo magazine.
Read publicationObligasi Injak Kaki Patriot Bond
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira, published in Majalah Tempo.
Read publicationWhy Indonesia must seize the Tropical Forests Forever Facility
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in The Business Times.
Read publicationAfter the IEU-CEPA agreement: How can Indonesia meet environmental and human rights standards to export to the European Union?
An opinion article by Muhammad Saleh Sahid Hadi, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationHow the Middle East can help power Indonesia’s green transition
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Bhima Yudhistira, published in Middle East Monitor.
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China-Indonesia Energy Transition Cooperation: Progress, Prospects, and Recommendations
Between October 2024 and October 2025, Indonesia and China have strengthened their energy transition cooperation, reflecting a growing alignment in policy priorities for sustainable growth and green industrial transformation. The partnership has expanded beyond traditional trade and infrastructure toward renewable energy development, battery supply chains, electric vehicle production, and digital energy systems. Institutional and financial engagement has deepened, with Indonesia’s new sovereign
Read publicationIndonesia and Iraq: Quiet contacts, modest openings
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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