7/n As always, comments and feedbacks are welcome. Happy reading!

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6/n "Indo gov may propose that technology transfer should be an integral part of future critical minerals and renewable energy investment from China. It should be subject to regular, independent evaluation and strict enforcement to ensure that Chinese projects generate....genuine skill diffusion."

5/n"So far this diversification strategy remains symbolic, since most projects still depend on Chinese technology and financing. Nonetheless, Prabowo retains key policy instruments to recalibrate Indonesia’s position."

4/n "While President Prabowo Subianto has signalled that economic cooperation with China will continue, Indonesia is inviting other countries such as Australia and the United States to invest in Indonesia’s critical minerals industry, to ensure that the supply chain is not completely dependent."

3/n ''Indonesia’s exports to China remain heavily reliant on critical minerals and commodities – with minimal technological value added. The reliance on Chinese inputs means that much of Indonesia’s industrial expansion largely depends on the stability of Chinese supply chains.''

2/n "For Beijing, Indonesia functions as a strategic partner hub which and economic centre of gravity securing critical mineral supply chains for electric vehicles and renewable industries. Indonesia is seen as a pivotal Global South actor that can bolster China’s nonalignment narrative."

MTG finally sees the light 😁

7/n ....that is, whether it should moderate its ideology or keep its conservative religious outlook. As always, I welcome your comments and feedbacks on this new publication. Happy reading! END.

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6/n Lastly, PKS decided to join Prabowo’s cabinet because the party is running out of financial resources after being in opposition for much of the past decade. It also faces an internal ideological struggle between its politicians and cadres...

5/n Given that Muhammadiyah’s social enterprises are subjected to supervision by state regulatory authorities, the organisation’s leaders feel they need to be included in the Prabowo cabinet in order to ensure that these enterprises do not encounter undue regulatory hurdles.

4/n ... Muhammadiyah and PKS have realised that they needed to be part of the Prabowo administration to protect their institutional interests...and to gain access to state resources in order to retain their influence as a religious organisation and a political party.

3/n ...represented by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) – all have become members of Prabowo’s large political coalition. The report finds that while NU has a long history of aligning itself with whichever president is in power...

2/n "During the 2010s, Islamic politics was characterised by fierce competition between multiple Islamic parties and groups, and by ideological and political polarisation. However, by 2025, these had given way to a new period where major Islamic organisations and parties....

Trump still owes the American people answers on why he chose military action. Congress needs to exercise its Constitutional responsibilities and get answers on what immediate threats drove air strikes. Trump has a legal obligation to seek Congressional approval for war. He’s not a king.