On 21 January 2026, in a working meeting with Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives in Jakarta, the Governor of Papua delivered a clear and assertive message. Papua’s …
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Politics
Guarding the Eastern Waters: How Indonesia’s Navy Is Strengthening Security Along the Papua–Papua New Guinea Border
by Senamanby SenamanAt the eastern edge of Indonesia lies one of the country’s most complex and sensitive frontiers. The border between Papua and Papua New Guinea is not only a political boundary …
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Politics
Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Reaffirm Border Agreement at the 39th Joint Border Committee Meeting in Port Moresby
by Senamanby SenamanOn 16 December 2025, Port Moresby became the setting for an important diplomatic milestone between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Officials from both countries gathered for the 39th meeting of …
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Economy
Bridging Borders: How Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Are Strengthening Cross-Border Transport Cooperation
by Senamanby SenamanOn the rugged, rain-forested border that divides Indonesia’s Papua province from Papua New Guinea (PNG), a deeper story of cooperation is quietly unfolding—one of roads and buses, trade and people, …
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Politics
Fortifying the Frontier: DPR Pushes for New Border Posts in Papua Selatan to Curb Smuggling and Spur Growth
by Senamanby SenamanIn the deep southern reaches of Papua, where Indonesia’s rugged frontier meets Papua New Guinea’s vast wilderness, life unfolds at the edge of two nations. Here, in the remote jungles …
