by Benedicta Nathania Palit and Maria Evangelina Setiawan Abstract Indonesia is taking a step forward towards defence autonomy through critical minerals. This article analyzes Indonesia’s critical mineral strategy as a foundation for defense technology independence amid intensifying great power competition. By prioritising downstream processing and aligning mineral governance with defense needs, Indonesia can reduce supply chain vulnerability and strengthen its strategic posi

By: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur, Senior Analyst ISI The recent tragedy at the Grasberg mine—where a Freeport Indonesia employee, Simson Mulia, was shot and killed while simply traveling to his work site on March 11, 2026—is a sobering reminder that the conflict in Papua is measured in lives, not just hashtags. This incident, followed by the immediate deployment of Satgas Amole and the tightening of security across Tembagapura, underscores a persistent and exhausting cycle. Violen

Oleh: Fauzia G. Cempaka Timur, Senior Analyst ISI, dan Dion Maulana Prasetya, Dosen HI Univ. Muhammadiyah Malang. SEJAK eskalasi konflik di Asia Barat mengisi layar gawai jutaan orang Indonesia, diskursus geopolitik di media sosial mengalami lonjakan yang luar biasa. Tagar-tagar tentang operasi militer Israel dengan Amerika Serikat, solidaritas terhadap Iran, dan respons komunitas internasional meledak di berbagai platform. Indonesia, dengan populasi Muslim terbesar di dunia

Konflik Timur Tengah merupakan ancaman tidak langsung yang bersifat multidimensional. Meski Indonesia tidak terlibat secara geografis maupun militer, blokade de facto oleh Iran berpotensi mengganggu pasokan energi hingga kawasan Asia Tenggara. Dalam kondisi krisis akibat kepanikan pasar global, harga minyak bahkan dapat melonjak hingga USD 150–200 per barel. Situasi ini tidak hanya mengancam ketahanan energi nasional, tetapi juga menekan kedaulatan ekonomi.

By: Dr. Ian Montratama which also has been published first in The Jakarta Post Introduction: The Archipelagic Strategic Imperative Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state, controlling approximately 6.4 million km² of maritime territory, including strategic Alur Laut Kepulauan Indonesia (ALKI) and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The nation’s defense doctrine, Sishankamrata (Total People’s Defense and Security System), and the updated UU Nomor 3 Tahun 2025 emphas