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In any case, the resilience of our trade and finance is much more powerful than countries in Europe and even around the world.
Despite global uncertainty, Indonesia has also succeeded in maintaining macroeconomic stability and positive economic growth.
This is the case, even though we know that geopolitical conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and the South China Sea are still ongoing, and will increasingly affect the global economy.
The world's largest asset management capitalist company, Black Rock, is attempting to take control of the Hong Kong company CK Hutchison, which manages 43 ports around the world, including in Indonesia, in an effort to surround China.
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However, Black Rock's significant investment in Indonesia has actually had a positive impact, such as increasing the trust of foreign investors, opening our access to international networks, and encouraging the growth of the local capital market.
This means that our government has succeeded in keeping them in a direction that will strengthen the resilience of the Republic of Indonesia.
Carefully estimate the development of global conditions by tightening up the ranks between members of the public and between the people and the government.
We must not get caught up in their geopolitical strategy by becoming the mouthpiece of international capitalists.
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All criticism and comments against the government as our commander in chief must consist of support to prioritize national interests in the midst of this storm of world economic war.
Good luck to the next generation of the Indonesian nation.***
The writer is Professor, State Intelligence College (STIN), Professor Emeritus, Defense University of the Republic of Indonesia (Unhan), and Professor, Military Law College (STHN).