Indonesia's quiet diplomatic shake-up: why Prabowo's choice of Arrmanatha Nasir matters

Prabowo replaces Sugiono with veteran diplomat Arrmanatha Nasir as Jakarta navigates an increasingly complex world October 1, 2026: Indonesia has quietly made a change at the top of its foreign-policy machinery that could have consequences far beyond Jakarta. President Prabowo Subianto has appointed career diplomat Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir as Indonesia’sContinue Reading

Beyond Diplomacy: Why India and Indonesia Are More Like Long-Lost Maritime Civilizational Twins Than Strategic Partners

JAKARTA: July 7, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Indonesia this week was marked by every symbol of modern statecraft. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally welcomed him, fighter jets escorted Air India One into Jakarta’s skies, and Indonesia conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna,Continue Reading