Indonesia’s Foreign Policy Under Prabowo: Still Free But More Active?

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Traditionally, Indonesia has adhered to a “bebas dan aktif” – “free and active” – foreign policy, whereby Jakarta keeps a careful balance in its foreign relations with rival great powers. However, the new Indonesian president, Prabowo Subianto, aims to implement a more active foreign policy compared to his predecessor, PresidentContinue Reading

What BRICS Membership Means For Indonesia’s Foreign Policy

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Earlier this month, Brazil, as BRICS chairman in 2025, announced that Indonesia had officially joined the bloc, becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to do so. This development resolves long-standing debates in Indonesia’s foreign policy circles regarding its BRICS status: whether it was simply expressing interest or actively pursuing membership.Continue Reading