Jordan’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Ambitions: A New Geopolitical Tech Investment Hub? Indonesia’s state-owned investment fund, Danantara, has become a blueprint. King Abdullah II of Jordan is reportedly planning to establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) modeled after it, a move signaled during a recent high-profile visit with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto. This isn’t simply … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Gaza Security: Beyond Foreign Peacekeepers, Towards a New Regional Order Over 70% of attempted international interventions fail to achieve their stated goals within five years. This sobering statistic underscores the precariousness of current discussions surrounding a multinational force for Gaza, particularly as Indonesia’s offer of peacekeeping troops is effectively sidelined by … Read more
Indonesia’s Natuna Islands: A Microcosm of the Growing Geopolitical Stakes in the South China Sea Natuna, a strategically vital archipelago in the South China Sea, is increasingly becoming a focal point for Indonesia’s military preparedness. Recent reports of temporary civilian restrictions due to live-fire exercises – specifically, the TNI’s (Indonesian National Armed Forces) request for … Read more
Zaskia Adya Mecca and the TNI Beating Incident: A Developing Story Indonesian actress and businesswoman Zaskia Adya Mecca has become central to a developing controversy involving alleged assault of her employees by members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). The incident has sparked public outcry and raised questions about accountability within the military. This … Read more
Sidoarjo Islamic Boarding School Collapse: Death Toll Reaches 34, Rescue Efforts Continue A devastating collapse at the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school (Ponpes) in Sidoarjo, East Java, has claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with ongoing search and rescue operations still underway. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has prompted investigations into … Read more