The comments by Russian ambassador to Jakarta, Sergei Tolchenov, were extraordinary. At a time when the Indonesia government was making some modest effort to hose the story down, he declared that ...

The news that Russia is seeking to station air-force planes in Indonesia was sensational, instantly denied and almost certainly true. Although it’s a characteristically murky tale, it carries lessons ...

Our nation is not ready to defend itself at this time when a third world war is widely feared. Our military strength has ...

Indonesia says Russia isn't seeking an air base in Papua - but that doesn't discount Moscow's clear strategic interest in ...

By threatening the independence of the Federal Reserve, the president risks undermining many of his key goals.