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How resource nationalism became the Indo-Pacific’s new geoeconomic weapon

Indonesia transforms commodity trade into an instrument of sovereignty, mirroring the logic behind Hormuz’s selective passage regime: differential access as leverage. The post How...

Indonesia’s Dive Into Economic Nationalism

A messy rollout looks set to disrupt global commodity markets.

Indonesia takes control of 'strategic' commodity exports with new body

Chasing billions: Indonesia’s commodity export crackdown sows confusion

Indonesia lost nearly US$1 trillion in resource wealth over a 34-year period due to deceptive trade practices, President Prabowo Subianto declared in parliament on May 20. That sam...

Perilous logic behind Indonesia’s commodity export funnel

JAKARTA – When President Prabowo Subianto rose before Indonesia’s plenary parliamentary session on May 20, 2026, few foresaw that he would deliver an address that will inevitably s...

Indonesia’s nickel nationalism falters in the face of China’s tech

On May 12, 2026, the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia issued a sharply worded open letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, saying that Chinese firms operating locall...

Indonesia’s dangerous return to state-controlled trade

Indonesia takes control of 'strategic' exports with new body

Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state hand

The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.  

DSI Didukung Ciptakan Kemandirian Indonesia lewat Tata Kelola SDA

Pembentukan badan khusus ekspor dinilai merupakan pilihan tepat sehingga bisa mencegah kerugian keuangan negara yang kerap terjadi dalam pengelolan komoditas sumber daya alam Indon...

Indonesia’s nickel rule changes are spooking Chinese investors

Chinese investors in Indonesia’s nickel industry recently sent a formal protest letter to President Prabowo Subianto. The message reflects their concerns over Indonesia’s political...

Indonesian President Announces Plan to Centralize Control of Key Commodity Exports

The move is likely to unsettle international investors already concerned about the uncertain trajectory of economic policymaking under Prabowo.

Indonesia's Indika Energy bets on gold as coal volatility increases

Indonesia to bring commodity exports under centralised control, president says

Indonesia, a global commodities powerhouse, is ​the world's largest exporter of thermal coal and palm oil.

Indonesian commodity exporters flag myriad hurdles in state monopoly push

Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game

Under a surprise plan, the country will take control of exports of the country's major commodities — a sweeping move reminiscent of the country's authoritarian past.

Indonesia's Reported Quota Rethink Caps Nickel Rally

Indonesia Imposes Commodity Export Controls to Fight Tax Evasion

 Indonesia's government is making an unusual move to centralize control over the export of commodity products, notably palm oil to coal. The decision...

10 Negara dengan Ketergantungan Sumber Daya Alam Tertinggi di Dunia, Ada Indonesia?

Sejumlah negara di dunia masih sangat bergantung pada sumber daya alam sebagai penopang utama perekonomiannya.

Indonesia’s Return to State Power

Prabowo’s nationalist gambit

Kepentingan Nasional Indonesia: Konsep Dasar

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Indonesia’s radical export plan takes effect as doubts swirl

Indonesia is facing severe investor pressure as questions have grown around governance and its economic outlook under President Prabowo Subianto.

Indonesia’s Confusing Economic Turn

Indonesia was described as becoming harder to read and riskier to trust

Mr. Prabowo Versus the Market

The Indonesian state has a long history of inserting itself into the economy in ways that have made investors uneasy.