Curated by Lavanya Mani
This short essay series explores the most pressing geopolitical, geoeconomic, and development challenges shaping the Indo-Pacific, framed through the five thematic pillars of the 2025 Jakarta Futures Forum: (1) SDGs and Beyond – Food and Health for All, (2) Maritime Security and Defence Cooperation, (3) Trade, Infrastructure, and Connectivity, (4) Digital Connectivity and Emerging Tech Innovation, and (5) Climate Change and Energy Transition. As the Indo-Pacific becomes a key arena for global competition and cooperation, the series aims to unpack complex dynamics and present them as clear, actionable insights.
Each essay delivers a concise, forward-looking analysis that synthesises regional priorities, highlights emerging risks and opportunities, and proposes strategic pathways for collaboration. By anchoring global debates in local realities, the series fosters meaningful dialogue among stakeholders, practitioners, and policymakers.
