Military Training Center Project Ignites New Agrarian Conflict in South Lampung Priority Reform Areas

The scorching midday sun did not deter Alvin Gini as he walked toward his cornfield in Kemukus Village, Ketapang District, South Lampung, late last year. Before he could reach his…

United States Grapples with China’s Ascendant Drone Dominance Amidst Global Conflict Implications and Urgent Calls for Domestic Innovation

The strategic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified dramatically, extending deeply into the realm of military technology, with Beijing reportedly achieving a significant lead in drone dominance.…

Iran Submits New Peace Proposal to United States Through Pakistani Mediation Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Islamic Republic of Iran has delivered a fresh negotiation proposal to the United States, utilizing Pakistan as an intermediary, as reported by state media on…

US Intelligence Deeply Analyzing Potential Iranian Reactions to a Unilateral Trump "Victory" Declaration in Protracted Conflict

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The United States intelligence community is currently engaged in a profound assessment of potential Iranian reactions should President Donald Trump unilaterally declare victory in the two-month-long,…

Coal Mining Operations in Kotabaru Threaten Livelihoods of Fishermen and Farmers Amid Environmental Degradation and Agrarian Conflict

Amir Hasan, a 65-year-old fisherman who has spent decades navigating the waters of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, recently found himself staring at empty traps, a stark symbol of the escalating ecological…

Agrarian Conflict Escalates in Padang Halaban as Evictions Lead to Violence and Allegations of Kidnapping

The long-standing agrarian dispute in Padang Halaban, North Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra, reached a violent tipping point on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as a forced eviction operation led by security…

Clara Shinta Faces Rp10.7 Billion Legal Demand from Alleged Third Party as Marital Conflict Escalates into Complex Legal Battle

The domestic turmoil surrounding social media personality Clara Shinta has taken a sharp and litigious turn, evolving from a private marital dispute into a high-stakes legal confrontation involving multiple parties.…

Systematic Criminalization and Decades of Agrarian Conflict The Struggle of Cot Girek Farmers Against PTPN IV in North Aceh

The plight of the farmers in Cot Girek, North Aceh, is often described by the local community through the Indonesian proverb "falling down and being hit by a ladder." For…

Sri Lanka Grapples with Triple Shock: Cyclone Ditwah’s Devastation Compounded by Economic Fragility and Global Conflict

Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of a profound humanitarian and economic crisis, grappling with the lingering wounds of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in November 2025, even as its…

Rising Human-Crocodile Conflict in Indonesia: A National Crisis of Habitat Loss and Ecological Imbalance

The sound of splashing water in Indonesia’s vast estuaries, once a welcomed sign of bountiful fish stocks for local fishermen, has increasingly become a signal for extreme vigilance. Lurking beneath…