Is Indonesia the Next Rising Power in the Indo-Pacific?

Indonesian troops from various units pictured on parade at the National Monument in Jakarta in April 2015. Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest military power. (Shutterstock/Dani Daniar)

Topic: Air Warfare, and Naval Warfare

Blog Brand: The Buzz

Region: Asia

Tags: ASEAN, China, Indonesia, South China Sea, and Southeast Asia

Is Indonesia the Next Rising Power in the Indo-Pacific?

March 1, 2026

By: Harrison...