China’s Push for US-Indonesia Defense Pact Sparks Concerns Over Regional Impact and Sovereignty Implications

China has called for any potential defence agreement between Indonesia and the United States to avoid harming the interests of other nations, as Jakarta evaluates a request from Washington for military aircraft access to its airspace. The appeal comes amid growing scrutiny over the strategic implications of such arrangements in the Indo-Pacific region, where Indonesia … Read more

Prabowo Warns Indonesia to Prepare for Hardship Amidst Middle East Conflict | Kompas.com

London, United Kingdom – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has cautioned citizens to prepare for potential economic hardship stemming from escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The warning, issued on Monday, March 9, 2026, comes amid growing global concerns over the widening impact of regional instability. Whereas Indonesia is geographically distant from the immediate conflict zones, … Read more