Bebas-aktif (“free and active”) foreign policy is a concept that Indonesia has been promoting for a long time and is not a policy of affiliating with major powers, but at the same time helping to ensure regional stability. But this doctrine is taking a turn for President Prabowo Subianto. Jakarta is working on closer economic ties with China and at …

Not without protest, the Indonesian parliament passed a controversial revision of its military law on Thursday, March 20, allowing greater opportunities for military officers to hold civilian positions. The decision has drawn criticism from civil liberties groups opposed to it for fear that it would threaten democratic achievements and might reignite the ghosts of Suharto’s authoritarianism. With the amended Bill, …

Indonesia’s Defense Minister and president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, set out on a noteworthy political trip with his visit to Beijing, China. This visit holds monstrous significance for respective relations between Indonesia and China but moreover for the broader geopolitical scene of Southeast Asia. As Prabowo plans for his upcoming inauguration in October, his engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping underscores the …

Prabowo Subianto, a former army general and the current defense minister of Indonesia, is widely expected to win the presidential election in 2024, according to the latest polls and surveys. Prabowo, who is 72 years old, is the leader of the Gerindra Party, and the running mate of President Joko Widodo, who is not eligible for a third term. Prabowo …

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy and fourth-most populous country, has elected Prabowo Subianto, a former army general accused of human rights violations, as its new president. Prabowo, who currently serves as the defense minister, defeated the incumbent president, Joko Widodo, in a close and contentious race that was marred by allegations of fraud and violence.  Prabowo’s victory marks a major …

Prabowo Subianto, the former army general and son-in-law of the late dictator Suharto, is running for president of Indonesia for the third time in 2024.  He claims to be a champion of democracy, development, and national sovereignty, and has gained popularity among many Indonesians who are dissatisfied with the current government.  But behind his political ambition lies a dark and …

Malaysia – The national defence and security industry policy is expected to be launched within a month or two, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the launch of the policy will strengthen the country’s defence industry, which is one of the main focuses of the Ministry of Defence. Ismail Sabri was speaking to the media after …

Surprisingly, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto joined the twelfth ASEAN-China Defense Ministers Informal Meeting, held for all intents and purposes to examine the advancement in protection participation between the two sides in the previous 30 years. In view of this, Brunei Darussalam’s Second Minister of Defense, the Honorable Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi …

Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense of Indonesia, was invited to the United States for a bilateral debate on defence cooperation, a ministry spokesman said yesterday. He added that Mr. Prabowo had accepted the invitation and was expected to make an official visit to the United States. In compliance with the ‘free and active’ foreign policy concept of Indonesia and non-involvement …

The Ministry of Defense has ordered 500 units of Maung light tactical vehicles made by the state-owned company, PT Pindad (Persero). This was confirmed by PT Pindad’s Managing Director, Abraham Mose. “That’s right (already ordered). The price of 600 million per unit is complete,” said Abraham Mose via text message, Monday, July 13. PT Pindad will soon mass-produce this Maung …