The power dynamic between Indonesia and China is more complex than the one-way economic dependence that some experts assume, since China depends on Indonesian waters for ships carrying its exports and imports between the South …
Articles by: "Alfin Febrian Basundoro"
Indonesia is reportedly close to acquiring Chengdu J-10 fighters from China, after Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin signed a contract during an October visit to Beijing. While Jakarta urgently needs new aircraft for military deterrence, …
Indonesia’s recent arms procurement spree underscores its pursuit of middle-power autonomy. By diversifying suppliers, it has sought to reduce reliance on the United States and China as the Trump administration disengages from Southeast Asia and …
Australia and Indonesia concluded their ninth foreign and defence ministers’ meeting in Canberra on 28 August, resulting in agreements in strategic sectors, especially critical minerals. The meeting capped off what has been a year of …
Amendments to Indonesia’s military law risk undermining civilian supremacy and the country’s defence capabilities. Passed by the House of Representatives on 20 March, the main changes include raising the retirement age and allowing military officers …