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Indonesia's 2026 Foreign Policy Focuses on Resilience Amid Rivalry

1/25/2026

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Indonesia has prioritized resilience in its foreign policy for 2026 to navigate the growing rivalry among major powers.
Foreign Minister Sugiono says a strong domestic foundation is needed to boost international leverage, and defense and economic cooperation will be crucial to resilience.
Analysts warn the concept lacks clear objectives and could become transactional, potentially straying from non-alignment, multilateralism, and international law.

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Indonesia has prioritized resilience in its foreign policy for 2026 to navigate the growing rivalry among major powers.
Foreign Minister Sugiono says a strong domestic foundation is needed to boost international leverage, and defense and economic cooperation will be crucial to resilience.
Analysts warn the concept lacks clear objectives and could become transactional, potentially straying from non-alignment, multilateralism, and international law.