Gunung Anak Krakatau Erupsi Lagi: A Critical Examination of Volcanic Activity and Disaster Preparedness in the Sunda Strait

The Sunda Strait is once again on high alert as the volatile Anak Krakatau volcano has entered a sustained period of eruptive activity, casting a shadow over the coastal communities…

Geopolitical Instability in the Middle East Threatens Indonesia Energy Security as Conflict Near Strait of Hormuz Risks Global Oil Supply

The escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have reached a critical juncture, directly threatening the stability of the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most important oil transit…

Middle East Tensions Escalate: A Week of US-Iran Brinkmanship Over the Strait of Hormuz

The Middle East has plunged into a new, highly dynamic, and bewildering phase of tension over the past week, marked by a dangerous dance of negotiations, military operations, and stark…

Thermal Coal Prices Soar Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Concerns

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global thermal coal prices have witnessed a significant upsurge, reaching their highest levels in over a month, driven primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle…

Japan Bolsters Indonesia’s Maritime Security Prowess in Critical Malacca Strait with New Strategic Assistance

Japan is increasingly recognizing Indonesia’s indispensable strategic role in safeguarding the security of the Malacca Strait, a vital artery of global trade often likened to the Strait of Hormuz in…

The Vanishing Shadows of the Malacca Strait: Indonesia’s Urgent Battle to Save the Critically Endangered Sawfish

The sawfish, a member of the Pristidae family, represents one of the most enigmatic and evolutionarily distinct lineages of marine life, characterized by a shark-like body and a formidable, saw-like…

Iran’s De Facto Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Global Energy Crisis, Sparks Recession Fears Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Iran’s unilateral imposition of a de facto blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, initiated on February 28 in apparent retaliation for the United States-Israel conflict, has…

Iran Threatens Retaliatory Strikes on US and Israeli Water Infrastructure Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Standoff

Jakarta, Indonesia – A grave new dimension has been added to the simmering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as Iran has issued a stark warning, threatening to target vital…