#Geopolitics
Govt begins phased citizens evacuation from Iran amid escalating tensions
The government has begun the phased evacuation of its citizens from Iran, amid growing regional instability.
President Prabowo calls for inclusive economic model to address inequality
President Prabowo Subianto has shed light on the root causes of Indonesia's current economic disparity, emphasizing the urgent need for state intervention to ensure more equitable distribution of national wealth.
U.S.-Iran conflict threatens Indonesia’s economy, Expert warns
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran pose a serious threat to Indonesia’s economic stability, said Syafruddin Karimi, an economist at Padang-based Andalas University.
RI elevates alert status, plans evacuation of citizens amid rising Iran-Israel conflict
Indonesia has raised the alert status at its embassy in Tehran to the highest level and is preparing for possible evacuation of over 380 citizens residing in Iran, following intensifying Israeli military strikes in the region.
Oil prices edge up amid Israel-Iran tensions, heightening fiscal risks
Global oil prices continued their upward trend on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, driven by growing fears that the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt vital energy supply chains, particularly in the Middle East.
Indonesia, Russia reinforce ties ahead of Prabowo’s Russian visit
Indonesia and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties across political, economic, and strategic fronts, as Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, June 16, 2025 ahead of President Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming state visit to Russia.
RI-Netherlands seal greenhouse-based horticulture partnership to tackle food security
Indonesia and the Netherlands have agreed to cooperate in the development of greenhouse-based horticulture as a strategic move to enhance food security and promote sustainable agriculture.
Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher, shakes economic fundamentals
Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati has sounded the alarm over rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has begun to reverberate through the global economy with oil prices surging and market volatility rising.
Indonesia calls for restraint, seeks de-escalation in Iran-Israel conflict
Indonesia expresses deep concern over the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, urging all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration of regional stability.
Indonesia-Singapore strengthen ties amid global uncertainty
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held a meeting in Singapore on Monday, June 16, 2025, underscoring both nations’ commitment to deepening ties.
Indonesia-Singapore sign 19 agreements in landmark leaders’ retreat
Singapore and Indonesia have cemented a new era of bilateral relations by signing 19 major agreements across diverse sectors during a highly productive Leaders’ Retreat, marking President Prabowo Subianto’s first official state visit to Singapore since taking office.
Israel-Iran war sends oil prices soaring, pressures Indonesia’s economy: Expert
The outbreak of war between Israel and Iran in June 2025 has triggered a dramatic spike in global oil prices, surpassing US$100 per barrel, sending shockwaves through energy-importing nations like Indonesia, placing immense pressure on the country’s State budget and simultaneously threatening inflation and currency stability, an expert says.