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Taking the measure of Prabowo’s tilt toward China
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Asia Times.
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Prabowo–Gibran’s 1-Year Performance Report Card
One Year of Prabowo–Gibran: A Failing Grade from the Public CELIOS releases the results of its Evaluation of the First Year of the Prabowo–Gibran Administration, assessing program achievements, leadership, budget governance, policy communication, and law enforcement. The evaluation was conducted through a panel survey of 120 journalists from 60 national media outlets and a public survey of 1,338 respondents across Indonesia. The results show failing grades in almost every sector. Prabowo Subianto received a score of 3 out of 10, Gibran
Read publicationHow Israel’s disinformation exploits ambiguity in Indonesia’s Palestine stance
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationMaking sense of Indonesia’s Chinese J-10C fighter deal
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Yeta Purnama, published in Asia Times.
Read publicationIEU-CEPA: A chance to reform Indonesia’s business and human rights governance
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in The Jakarta Post.
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2025 Indonesia-MENA Survey: Insights into Indonesian Perception of Middle East and North Africa
Indonesia’s relationship with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is built on a foundation that stretches back centuries. From early trade routes linking the archipelago with the Arabian Peninsula to the spread of Islam and the exchange of ideas, Indonesia and the MENA region have long shared economic, cultural, and religious ties. In the modern era, this relationship has grown beyond historical connections, evolving into a strategic partnership with increasing collaboration across diplomacy
Read publicationWhy Prabowo’s presence at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit raises questions
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationIndonesia should prioritise stronger ties with Oman
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationThe Aroma of Ijen Coffee Buried Beneath Promises of Energy Justice Partnerships
Opinion article by Wishnu Utomo, published in Project Multatuli.
Read publicationPrabowo’s Climate Test at the UN: Can Indonesia Lead Where America Falters?
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Global Policy Journal.
Read publicationWelcoming Israel to the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta betrays Indonesia’s stand for Palestine
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationDo Rothschild ties explain Prabowo’s cautious tone on Israel?
An opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
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