Ronny P. Sasmita
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Ronny P. Sasmita is a senior analyst at the Indonesia Strategic and Economics Action Institution.
Ronny P. Sasmita is a senior analyst at the Indonesia Strategic and Economics Action Institution.
Languages Spoken:
English
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Opinion
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How Mecca defence pact changes China’s calculations in the Middle East
Defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan presents a complex strategic calculus for Beijing, demanding a masterclass in balance.
14 Aug 2026 - 7:43AM
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Can Southeast Asia benefit from the global race for rare earths?
The region’s deposits are gaining importance, but nations are just starting to move up the value chain that is dominated by China.
2 Nov 2025 - 8:30PM
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Indonesia’s J-10 deal reflects the new defence reality of Asia
The fighter jet deal is an endorsement of Chinese technology and a sign the region’s defence future will no longer be monopolised by the West.
23 Oct 2025 - 10:28AM
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Will Japan’s Sanae Takaichi prove to be a transformative force in Asia?
The arch-conservative’s victory in the LDP leadership race opens new possibilities for the domestic economy and foreign policy.
10 Oct 2025 - 10:13AM
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