Reversing the Offensive: Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia and the West’s Role
Reversing the Offensive: Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia and the West’s Role

This article explores the global risks associated with a hypothetical Ukrainian invasion of Russia, supported by NATO allies such as the U.S. and the U.K., through offensive and defensive realist frameworks. Offensive realism suggests NATO’s backing aims to assert dominance and weaken Russian influence, using advanced weaponry like the Storm Shadow missile as a show of power. Defensive realism, conversely, interprets Russia’s response as a rational defence against perceived Western encirclement, leading to a potential security dilemma. The study highlights the dangers of military escalation, where NATO’s actions could provoke retaliatory measures from Russia, potentially igniting a global conflict. It underscores the need for diplomatic measures to prevent escalation and maintain global stability.

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INADIS FoundationUkraine, Russia, West, United States, United Kingdom, United Nations, NATO, RealismComment
The Perils of Nepotism in Governance: Implications for Democracy
The Perils of Nepotism in Governance: Implications for Democracy

Nepotism poses serious risks to democratic values. This practice can severely undermine democratic principles by compromising merit-based selection processes, eroding public trust, and reinforcing systemic inequalities. While recent events in Indonesia provide a contemporary example of nepotism’s potential impact, the issue extends beyond any single case, reflecting broader challenges faced by democracies worldwide. It becomes clear that addressing this issue requires a commitment to transparent, merit-based systems and reforms to uphold democratic principles.

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INADIS FoundationDemocracy, Nepotism, Good Governance, Indonesia, Political ReformComment
INADIS Journal Logs #2: Navigating Economic Turbulence: Japan’s Interest Rate Hike and Its Impact on Indonesia’s Stock Market and Economy
INADIS Journal Logs #2: Navigating Economic Turbulence: Japan’s Interest Rate Hike and Its Impact on Indonesia’s Stock Market and Economy

Japan’s decision to increase interest rates is primarily driven by domestic concerns, particularly rising inflation and the need to stabilize the yen. However, this move has sparked a stock market crash, reflecting global investor concerns about the potential tightening of financial conditions worldwide.

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INADIS Journal Logs #1: Avoiding Anarchy: Lessons Learned from the Bangladesh Riots
INADIS Journal Logs #1: Avoiding Anarchy: Lessons Learned from the Bangladesh Riots

This study explores the recent political clash in Bangladesh between students, the government, and the controversial employment scheme through the theoretical lenses of Realism and Post-Structuralism. The conflict, deeply rooted in economic inequality and political control, is analyzed in the context of state power, identity, and resistance. The study also compares this situation with similar cases in countries like Egypt and Tunisia during the Arab Spring, offering insights into the potential resolutions and the broader implications for international relations.

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INADIS FoundationBangladesh, Political Unrest, Youth Protests, International Relations, Realism, Post Structuralism, Arab SpringComment
Rising Wheat Imports in Indonesia: Balancing Dependency, Security, and Sustainability
Rising Wheat Imports in Indonesia: Balancing Dependency, Security, and Sustainability

Indonesian wheat imports are rising in 2023-2024. This is expected following the recent decline of wheat imports in 2022-2023 caused by global economic slowdown. Consequently, imports of cereals such as wheat and muesli reached as far as 9,47 million tonnes in volume – a slight increase of 0,747 million tonnes compared to last year — despite a decline towards $3,34B in values. The declines are a result of changes in price of cereals because of global economic slowdown.

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INADIS FoundationIndonesia, Wheat, Import, Food Estate, Food SovereigntyComment
EU’s Green Ambitions as its Normative Power in the Multipolar World
EU’s Green Ambitions as its Normative Power in the Multipolar World

Climate crisis has been an important urgent issue to be addressed globally, as the UN has targeted nations worldwide to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century. To overcome these challenges, the European Union is creating a modern, resource-efficient, and competitive economy. In this brief, we discuss how the EU uses its green transition plans as part of its normative power in the multipolar world, which solidifies the EU’s standing globally.

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INADIS FoundationClimate crisis, European Union, Multipolar, United NationsComment
Measuring Effectiveness of “Boycott for Israel” as a Gesture of Solidarity
Measuring Effectiveness of “Boycott for Israel” as a Gesture of Solidarity

The international world was once again stunned by Israel's actions against Palestine, which bombarded the Gaza area indiscriminately, causing hundreds of civilians to become victims every day. As a result of the acts of genocide committed by Israel, the international community, apart from strongly condemning these acts, also initiated a boycott of products from companies that indicated as being affiliated with Israel.

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INADIS FoundationIsrael, Palestine, Conflict, Gaza, Boycott, BDS, MovementComment
Food Estate Program and the Path to Food Sovereignty
Food Estate Program and the Path to Food Sovereignty

Jokowi appointed Prabowo and more specifically related agencies such as the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan) to oversee the strategic logistics reserve (Cadangan Logistik Strategis/CLS) which falls within the scope of Indonesia's food estate strategy. Prabowo's appointment as Minister of Defense to secure strategic food reserves is part of food securitization in Jokowi's presidency. Securitization is part of the process of transforming a subject that was originally a political issue into a security issue. Nevertheless, what is the true meaning of Food Sovereignty? Are the various programs and policies implemented actually appropriate in dealing with the food crisis and the various problems that arise?

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INADIS IPE Research TeamIndonesia, Food Estate, Food SovereigntyComment
China’s Asian Games: Narratives of Technological Success and “Friend of Asia”
China’s Asian Games: Narratives of Technological Success and “Friend of Asia”

Recently, the 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China. The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years involving athletes from all over Asia and organised by the Olympic Council of Asia. There is an essential value in these Games, by showing the strength of each country participating in the Asian Games through sport. The determination is in order to outperform other nations through peaceful exchanges, not violence or war. Apart from that, the Asian Games were held as an effort to promote national interests of Asian countries through cultural dimensions, including sports.

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INADIS FoundationAsia, Asian Games, 2022 Asian Games, Hangzhou, Olympic, ChinaComment
Business Incentives for MSME by the Ministry of Investment as a Driver of ‘Just’ Economy
Business Incentives for MSME by the Ministry of Investment as a Driver of ‘Just’ Economy

Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board has provided several assistances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) as well as symbolically providing Business Permit (NIB) in several areas. In general, the aid recipients we contacted after providing business assistance stated that they felt a sense of 'fairness' in providing aid by the government. However, there are still several things that need to be improved regarding the provision of assistance by the Ministry of Investment. Several aid recipients also complained about the lack of continuity by the government such as guidance and other incentives.

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INADIS FoundationEconomics, Investments, Indonesia, MSME, UMKM, Ministry of Investment IndonesiaComment
The Polemic of RUU Kesehatan: Between Inefficiency and Politicization
The Polemic of RUU Kesehatan: Between Inefficiency and Politicization

RUU Kesehatan is one of Indonesia’s momentum to reflect back upon the national health regulation as well as identifying aspects that needs to be improved. Seeing how complex the dynamics of drafting the bill up until its legalization were, it came to a realization of how bumpy the road is in enhancing the nation’s health sector as it is also engraved with political elements inside—considering the enlargement of authority from Kemenkes. Therefore, the public becomes weary with frequent corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) that is rampant within those institutions.

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INADIS FoundationIndonesia, RUU Kesehatan, Bill of Health, Omnibus LawComment
Tourism over Industry: The Reason behind the Idul Adha’s Holiday Extension
Tourism over Industry: The Reason behind the Idul Adha’s Holiday Extension

The policy of Idul Adha holiday extension might seems careless at first, especially if we take into account the national economy’s growth indicators. However, such decision is taken under an umbrella of long term framework, especially in triggering the development of tourist attractions both as the vital sectors for national and regional economy.

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INADIS FoundationIdul Adha, Tourism, Industry, Economic, Holiday, Seasons, Joko Widodod, Jokowi, Joko WidodoComment
India's Oil Imports from Russia and its Effects on Contemporary Geoeconomics
India's Oil Imports from Russia and its Effects on Contemporary Geoeconomics

The European Union, a longtime consumer of Russian hydrocarbons, have imposed economic sanctions against Russia's energy sector which was important to them and tried to diversify its energy sources, both by finding alternative partners (like the US) or speeding the transition to green energy (Council of the European Union, 2023). At the same time, Russia also tried to divert its energy exports towards Asia, including China and India, and have offered its cheap oil and gas for Asian customers.

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INADIS FoundationIndia, Oil, Russia, GeoeconomicsComment
Just Talk No Walk: Prabowo's Impossible Peace Resolution
Just Talk No Walk: Prabowo's Impossible Peace Resolution

Shangri la Dialogue yang ke 24 telah dilaksanakan di Hotel Shangri la, Singapura. Prabowo mengeluarkan suatu gagasan yang berbeda dari tahun sebelumnya. Dibandingkan dengan hanya menyerukan prinsip-prinsip yang bersifat umum, Prabowo membawa suatu proposal untuk menyelesaikan perang Ukraina dan Rusia. Walaupun memiliki gagasan yang baik, namun banyak sekali muncul kritikan terhadap proposalnya baik dari dalam maupun luar negeri.

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INADIS FoundationShangrila Dialogue, Singapura, Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, Perdamaian, Perang, Rusia, Ukraina, Russia, UkraineComment
Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing and Fishing and Its Impact on Indonesia Artisanal Fisheries
Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing and Fishing and Its Impact on Indonesia Artisanal Fisheries

Despite Indonesia's reliance on the maritime industry, ensuring its security has remained a challenge. The escalation of IUU F has rendered artisanal fisheries, which represent one of the most significant players in the maritime economy.  The capability of these fishermen makes them unable to compete with commercial fishermen who are involved in IUU F.

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INADIS FoundationIllegal Fishings, Maritime, Sea, Fisheries, UnregulatedComment
The Enduring War and A Trial for NATO’s Concord
The Enduring War and A Trial for NATO’s Concord

With the War in Ukraine nearing its one-year anniversary, Russia has proven that it is still the main adversary of the western North Atlantic Alliance (NATO). While the current conflict presents several challenges to NATO, overcoming this may be the golden opportunity for NATO to solidify its unity. Also, examining how NATO responds to Russia’s aggressive behaviours is a way to observe the internal dynamics of NATO. 

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INADIS FoundationWar, NATO, Ukraine, Russia, European Union, EU, China, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Finland, Geopolitics, Crimea, AnnexationComment