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Oleh: Center for Analysis and Applying Geospatial Information Banjir besar yang melanda wilayah Sumatera pada akhir November 2025 telah menjadi salah satu bencana hidrometeorologis paling mematikan dalam sejarah Indonesia modern. Laporan resmi Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana mencatat sedikitnya 836 korban jiwa, ratusan orang dinyatakan hilang, serta lebih dari 3,3 juta penduduk terdampak oleh banjir dan…
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Oleh: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo Kemajuan ekonomi tidak lagi ditentukan oleh kekayaan sumber daya alam sebagaimana diasumsikan dalam teori pembangunan klasik. Perubahan struktur ekonomi global setelah Perang Dunia II, percepatan teknologi informasi, dan integrasi rantai pasok internasional telah menggeser paradigma bahwa SDA merupakan syarat mutlak bagi kemakmuran negara atau kota. Fenomena yang paling mencolok dari…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo A remarkable transformation has marked the Indonesian democratic journey since the fall of Suharto in 1998. Institutions of accountability, decentralized governance, electoral competition, and civil liberties have emerged as foundational pillars of the post-authoritarian polity. Yet beneath this democratic façade lies the persistent dominance of oligarchic structures, which are networks…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Indonesia’s decision affirming the prohibition on active members of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) from holding civilian positions constitutes a monumental step in Indonesia’s long journey of democratization. This ruling marks a pivotal moment in reinforcing the principle of civilian supremacy, restructuring the…
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Oleh: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo Dalam disiplin ilmu politik dan kepemimpinan, istilah “negarawan” dipahami sebagai sosok yang melampaui kepentingan pribadi dan bertindak berdasarkan kepentingan publik yang lebih luas. Literatur klasik maupun kontemporer menunjukkan bahwa kualitas moral, terutama ketulusan dan keikhlasan, merupakan fondasi utama kenegarawanan. Aristoteles sejak awal menegaskan bahwa negara yang baik hanya mungkin dipimpin…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo The moral health of a nation determines the endurance of its statehood. In Indonesia, the chronic persistence of corruption, collusion, and nepotism reflects not only administrative weakness but a profound moral crisis. Decades of reform have produced new institutions, yet few have succeeded in transforming the ethical foundations of governance.…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo The Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) occupies a singular position in the making of the Indonesian Republic. Born from the crucible of anti-colonial struggle, it was not merely an instrument of armed resistance but a moral symbol of unity, sacrifice, and national purpose (Crouch, 2007). Since its independence in 1945, the…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo Indonesia’s engagement with the South Korean KF-21 Boramae and the Turkish KAAN fighter jet programs represents a crucial evolution in its pursuit of strategic autonomy and defense modernization. These cooperative ventures reflect more than the procurement of advanced weapon systems, they embody Indonesia’s vision to transform from a defense consumer…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo The discussion surrounding Indonesia’s potential acquisition of the Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi has reawakened long-standing debates about maritime strategy, naval modernization, and the future of Indonesia’s defense identity as an archipelagic nation. The consideration of an aircraft carrier, the most powerful and symbolically charged instrument of sea power, has…
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By: Bangkit Rahmat Tri Widodo Indonesia’s decision to procure the Chengdu J-10 multirole fighter jet from China signifies more than a routine arms acquisition; it marks a turning point in the evolution of Indonesia’s strategic identity and defense modernization. The move encapsulates the ongoing transformation of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in navigating the…