US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Beijing’s “dangerous and destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea in his early days in office, as he discussed the contested waterway with counterparts from the Philippines and Indonesia.

President Prabowo Subianto has taken steps that have resulted in a monumental shift in Indonesia’s foreign policy.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

Jakarta’s negotiations to acquire the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India have gained momentum ahead of president Prabowo Subianto’s visit as the Republic Day chief guest

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is deeply invested in areas of his interest but the policies that fall outside are unlikely to get much of a look-in, says this journalist who covers Southeast Asia politics.

All stakeholders need to brace themselves for the consequences that may arise from Prabowo's foreign diplomacy surprises, Prabowo says.

India is considering a $450 million deal to sell BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, in a move to bolster Indonesia's defenses. The sale, possibly announced during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit,

Philippines and Indonesia arming themselves with advanced supersonic missiles like India's BrahMoS is a worrying development for China, especially for its energy trade, around 80 percent of which passes through the strategic Malacca Strait,

Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.

BOGOR, Jan 11 — Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of growing assertiveness by China.

The sale of the BrahMos cruise missiles is expected to be announced as early as this week when Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially visits India.

Indonesia seeks closer defence ties with India and is keen to buy the Indian-made BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, giving it a strong defence posture against China in the South China Sea