Thekabarnews.com—The public is increasingly scrutinizing Indonesia’s foreign policy and long-term strategy as global tensions rise. Especially in response to recent US and Israeli actions against Iran, these events have sparked concerns about regional stability.

In February 2026, the US and Israel used military force to attack Tehran, but the government did not fight back.

When coordinated attacks hit important parts of Iran on February 28, the world quickly looked to Indonesia. Analysts expected Indonesia to take a firm diplomatic stance due to its position as the country with the largest Muslim population globally.

Jakarta, on the other hand, said it was “sad” and did not blame the US or Israel. Meanwhile, people in the US and around the world expressed frustration over the lack of a stronger response, such as a message of sympathy from the White House.

Indonesia’s peace was important because the country has always followed international law and protected its rights. The answer was a planned diplomatic move in a world that is very unpredictable right now.

This episode shows that the country did the right thing by not making matters worse with other countries. Moreover, Indonesia kept those countries quiet.

In the middle of all this nonsense, Megawati Soekarnoputri made a clearer move. She was devastated to hear that the Supreme Leader of Iran had died. She thanked Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader, after the change in leadership in early March.

People called what she did “diplomacy in the dark.” This made it clear how Indonesian politics works and what different politicians do to get their jobs done. Indonesia may reconsider its cautious approach if economic and political conditions worsen.

This shift could prompt the government to adopt a more assertive diplomatic approach to address domestic challenges. For instance, it may address rising tensions with neighboring countries and potential changes in trade policy that may strain international relations.

Jakarta and Washington signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on Feb 19, just days before the strike. Many people thought that this deal would help the economies of the two countries work better together.

Businesses in Indonesia ship rubber, shoes, and clothes to other countries. They should be able to sell their goods in the US because they give jobs to millions of people.

If countries had to think about how diplomatic ties would affect their economies, they might think about the good and bad sides of doing so.

“The government has a challenging time balancing its goals for the economy and foreign policy,” an analyst said.

The situation underscores the growing intersection between geopolitics and geo-economics, where trade agreements and strategic alliances increasingly shape diplomatic responses.

Indonesia is confronting a broader global challenge—balancing political values, economic stability, and international partnerships. This is happening as tensions in the Middle East continue to shift.

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