Indonesia’s maritime diplomacy took a distinctly humanitarian form when the Indonesian Navy’s hospital ship, KRI Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, arrived in Vanuatu carrying a medical team and supplies intended to support…
The Biak Cultural Festival is preparing to take a broader international stage this October, as Papua seeks to use music, traditional culture, and regional participation to introduce the richness of…
Manasseh Sogavare’s criticism of Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s Papua speech has brought a new dimension to the diplomatic debate between the Solomon Islands and Indonesia. The opposition leader is not…
The Indonesian Navy rescues PNG fishermen. The story began with a small boat adrift in the open Pacific, its engine no longer working and its passengers unable to make their…
The Solomon Islands speech on Papua at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has prompted a sharp response from Indonesian lawmakers, reopening a sensitive debate over human rights, civilian security,…
Indonesia is the most popular destination for Australian university students under the New Colombo Plan 2026, underscoring the growing importance of education as a bridge between the two countries. More…
The PIF communiqué on Papua released after the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, contains a significant detail that has received far less attention in some recent political narratives:…
The relationship between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands is entering a more constructive chapter, marked by the arrival of Indonesia’s new ambassador and renewed emphasis on practical bilateral cooperation. On…
A landmark agreement for Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) to host a Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) in Jakarta in early September 2026 is an important step in the expanding…
Papua is expected to play a bigger role in Indonesia’s Pacific diplomacy after Papua Governor Mathius Fakhiri and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met in Jakarta on June 30, 2026 and…