Tag: BIN
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Indonesia 2030: The Rise of the Archipelagic State in the Indo-Pacific Order (A Strategic Assessment for Policymakers and Intelligence Analysts)
Indonesia enters the 2030s as one of the most consequential powers in the Indo-Pacific. With its vast archipelagic geography, strategic maritime chokepoints, critical mineral reserves, demographic strength, and growing diplomatic confidence, Indonesia is no longer a peripheral actor in global affairs. This essay examines Indonesia’s rise through maritime sovereignty, the Natuna Sea, military modernization, intelligence…
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Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono: Profesor Intelijen, Jaringan Kekuasaan, dan Kontroversi HAM
Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono adalah sosok unik dalam sejarah Indonesia. Dari Kopassus hingga Kepala BIN, dari akademisi hingga profesor intelijen pertama di dunia, ia membangun strategi hidup yang menggabungkan nasib, nasab, dan jaringan kekuasaan. Namun, kontroversi HAM dari Talangsari hingga Munir membuatnya tetap menjadi figur yang penuh paradoks.
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The Intelligence Dilemma in Indonesia: Between Security and Strategy
This essay explores the structural weaknesses of Indonesia’s intelligence system — from the imbalance between security and strategic intelligence to the legacy of regime-oriented intelligence inherited from the New Order. It argues that Indonesia must redefine uncertainty and transform intelligence into a tool of national foresight, not political preservation.