General Michel Suleiman, New President of Lebanon

Congratulation to Lebanese People for election of new president. General Michel Suleiman becomes president of Lebanon after about 6 months of conflict between majority and opposition power.

Political stability in Lebanon becomes interest not only for lebanese people and government but also regimes in the region such as Suriah, Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Indonesian Model

This is Indonesian model to overcome sky-rocketing of oil prices. Government rises prices of subsidized fuel but gives the poors straight financial aid (IDR 100.000 per month per household).

In mid and long term, Indonesian Govt. plans to maximize the oil production, minimize fuel consumption, finance micro-industry, diversite resources of fuel etc.

There are many demonstrations in the country refusing this decision, but in long term, economy of Indonesia will be health and strong to face hit of global economy turbulences. Based on right policies, enough natural resources and capable-transparant government, Indonesia will be real power in the region.

Big Puzzle on Suriah

What actually happen on Suriah? Why does he want to talk with Israel via Turkey's mediation? What will happen on his relation with Iran, Hizbullah and Hamas if the negotiation succeed and conflict with Israel over?

Foreign Minister of Turkey said that the two parties has found agreed sphere to continue the negotiation. This is what made Abdel Bari Atwan, prominent middle-east analyst, pose so many questions about what the arab resistance against Israel will be.

Political constelation in middle-east, of course, will ultimately change when Suriah and Israel come to agreement; "land vs peace". I think that Iran will be more targeted. Hizbullah and Hamas have to face more difficult circumstance.

Historical Role of Qatar

Qatar has played historical role in political conflict between the factions in Lebanon. After five days of talks in Doha, they sign agreement to end the conflict. They have to choose president next Sunday, form united cabinet and sign the rule of election.

Lebanese people happily cangratulate this agreement. They thank Qatar leaders who facilitated and made the meeting success. Of course, we wait next similiar role of Qatar in Palestine whose conflicts remain the core problem in midle-east.

A Century of National Awakening of Indonesia

May 20, Indonesia will celebrate a century of National Awakening. Before 100 years, starting point of Indonesian people as a nation was begun by the birth of Budi Oetomo. A strugling body to campaign the awarness of Indonesian nationalism.

Many people in Indonesia believe that this momentum is the best entry point to overcome 1001 problems of the country, to boost the moving to gain better acheivement in the future. In fact, Indonesia has more than enough capital to be a great nation-state. The better achievement of the country is now depending on the fighting spirit of Indonesian people to do their best for Indonesia.

Help Myanmar!

It was reported that at least 22.000 people have been killed by a cyclone in Myanmar, a country ruled by miltary regime. That was the worst disaster hited Asia after Tsunami disaster 2004 that killed a quarter million of people in Aceh of Indonesia and surrounding area.

Help Myanmar people!. They suffer more and more under dictator military regime.