Written by: Reyhan Fayyaz Rizal and Felicia Atmapralieto Research and Analysis – FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2025 General Overview The tragedy of Afghanistan is often framed by its decades of conflict and the systematic oppression of women and girls. Yet, beneath the veneer of cultural tradition and shrouded in the chaos of war …
Outlook #3: Child Abuse or Customs? The Rise of Bacha Bazi in Afghan Boys Read More »
Written by: Agnes Audrey Valerie, Alifia Nur Khalisa, & Olivia Amabel H. L. Tobing Research and Analysis Division – FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2025 General Overview What began as a struggle over an ancient temple has evolved into a persistent challenge of regional stability. A reality underscored on 28 May 2025 when a border …
Written by: Anindita Revana Adrian, Catherine Alexandra Kho, & Kevin Andrew Pardede Research and Analysis Division – FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2025 General Overview Each year, approximately 50,000 to 150,000 migrants—primarily from Ethiopia and Somalia—risk their lives along the Eastern Route in pursuit of better opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Many become trapped in Yemen …
Written by: Wilson Changgrairawan, Alicia Asyera Esterlina Unwaru, Alya Alkautsar Zabiansyah, Nirmana Artistika dan Azel Bimarajasa General Overview about BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (also known as BRICS) form an intergovernmental organization whose governments meet annually for a formal summit and to coordinate multilateral policies. The origins of BRICS can be traced …
Indonesia’s BRICS Bid: Steering Economic Pragmatism in a Shifting Global Order Read More »
Written by Arthur Farellio Her Pratama Research and Analysis Division FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2024 Introduction The Thucydides Trap, named after the ancient Athenian historian, refers to the longstanding notion that a hegemonic war is likely to occur when a rising superpower challenges the dominance of an existing hegemony (Allison, 2015). Notwithstanding, some experts …
Outlook #4: Battlefield 2030: Dragon v Porcupine Read More »
Written by Aletha Herdiman, Justin Hesli Jonathan Simbolon, and Najwa Dzakiyaturrahmi Research and Analysis Division FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2024 The Olympic Oath, written by Pierre de Coubertin—“We swear that we will take part in the Olympic Games in a spirit of chivalry, for the honor of our country and for the glory of …
Outlook #3: Going for Gold: Gambling the Stakes from Hosting the Olympics Read More »
Written by Wilson Changgrairawan, Felicia Atmapralieto, Jovi Pratama Putra Research and Analysis Division FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2024 While much of the world’s diplomatic activity plays out in the open, the relationship between Indonesia and Israel mostly unfolds behind the scenes. These two nations, seemingly worlds apart in geography and ideology, engage in a …
Outlook #2: Economical Bonds and Political Barriers: Indonesia’s Israeli Dichotomy Read More »
Written by Aletha Herdiman, Anindya Putri Syam, and Alya Al-Kautsar Z. Research and Analysis Division FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2024 One of the world’s most significant women’s rights catastrophes has been brought about by the Taliban in the past 2.5 years when they returned to power in Afghanistan. Women’s rights to education, work, political …
Outlook #1: The Hazardous Human Rights Violation of Hazara Women in Afghanistan Read More »
Written by Ahmad Yasri Zaenuri (Public Relations), Sharon Felicia Davidson (External Events), and Priya Danuputranto (Protégé) FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2023 Green Investments: A Closer Look at Indonesia’s Progressive Approach The emphasis on addressing climate change is widespread across Indonesia. The significant risk faced by the younger generation is becoming increasingly apparent. Climate change influences …
Outlook #7: Green Investment: Balancing Economic Growth and Environmental Protection Read More »
Written by Arthur Farellio H.P., Natasha Fazilla P.N., and Stefanie Gloria Research and Analysis Division FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2023 Globalization has allowed for the transfer of trade and culture across nations. This interconnectedness also results in the disposal of wastes from More Economically Developed Countries (“MEDCs”) to Less and Middle-Income Economically Developing Countries …
Outlook #6: Plastic’s Travel: How Waste Flows Across Borders Read More »