Virdika Rizky Utama
Virdika Rizky Utama is a researcher at PARA Syndicate, a Jakarta-based think tank. He focuses on issues related to governance, human rights, and the military's role in Indonesian society. Recently, he raised concerns about the implications of allowing active-duty military officers to hold civilian positions, questioning their ability to maintain impartiality within the justice system.
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Virdika is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and a doctoral student in Chinese politics.
Mao Zedong di Tengah Kegelisahan Anak Muda China
Indonesia· 2026-07-09
Virdika Rizky Utama commented on the need for concrete results from President Prabowo's diplomacy.
Diplomasi Prabowo di Perancis Hasilkan Komitmen Bisnis 3,5 Miliar Dolar ASIndonesia· 2026-05-29
Virdika Rizky Utama commented on the implications of President Prabowo's repeated visits to France for Indonesia's foreign policy.
Di Paris, Presiden Prabowo Shalat Idul Adha Bersama Diaspora IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-05-27
Virdika Rizky Utama assesses that Indonesia is facing complex diplomatic pressures due to tensions in the Middle East.
Dukungan ke BoP Harus Mampu Ciptakan Perdamaian PalestinaIndonesia· 2026-03-07
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Paradoks Korupsi dan Kapasitas Negara di ChinaIndonesia· 2026-02-19
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Paradoks Korupsi dan Kapasitas Negara di ChinaIndonesia· 2026-02-19Virdika Rizky Utama is an international relations observer who commented on Indonesia's participation in the Board of Peace.
Seusai Bertemu Presiden, Sejumlah Ormas Islam Satu Suara soal Dewan PerdamaianIndonesia· 2026-02-04
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and commented on the panic of the government in handling protests.
Rezim Panik, Aparat BrutalIndonesia· 2026-01-25
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and commented on the panic of the government in handling protests.
Rezim Panik, Aparat BrutalIndonesia· 2026-01-23Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Rapuhnya Keseimbangan Asia Timur dan Pilihan IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-11-24
Virdika Rizky Utama assessed the state visits as part of a diplomatic pattern being built.
Angka Keberuntungan dan Diplomasi Batik PrabowoIndonesia· 2025-10-24
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate who commented on Trump's praise for Prabowo.
Pose Jempol, Mik Bocor, dan Pujian Trump untuk PrabowoIndonesia· 2025-10-14
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate who commented on Trump's praise for Prabowo.
Pose Jempol, Mik Bocor, dan Pujian Trump untuk PrabowoIndonesia· 2025-10-14Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
ASEAN dan Daya Tahan MultilateralismeIndonesia· 2025-10-13
Virdika Rizky Utama, a political researcher, noted that Prabowo is consolidating his political power.
Prabowo rushes to shore up his power after riots
Taiwan· 2025-09-15
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Benturan Pandangan Dunia dan Arah IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-11
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
SCO dan Diplomasi Keamanan IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-07
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
SCO dan Diplomasi Keamanan IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-09-07Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Trump dan Ketakutan Lama atas Dunia yang BerubahIndonesia· 2025-07-17Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Trump dan Ketakutan Lama atas Dunia yang BerubahIndonesia· 2025-07-17Virdika Rizky Utama highlighted the importance of BRICS as a platform for reforming multilateralism.
Mengapa Indonesia Menjadi Tamu Utama pada Parade Hari Nasional Perancis, Bastille Day?Indonesia· 2025-07-16
Virdika highlighted the crucial role of BRICS in pushing for multilateral reform.
Reinkarnasi KAA Bandung di Sudut Rio de JaneiroIndonesia· 2025-07-12
Virdika Rizky Utama emphasized the crucial role of BRICS in promoting multilateral reform.
Reinkarnasi KAA Bandung di Sudut Rio de JaneiroIndonesia· 2025-07-12Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate.
Yang Tak Pernah Dikatakan oleh Arsip, Obituari Anthony ReidIndonesia· 2025-06-13
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and a lecturer in International Relations at President University.
ASEAN dan Kekuasaan yang Tak Pernah LahirIndonesia· 2025-05-28Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and a lecturer in International Relations at President University.
Global South dan Ilusi NetralitasIndonesia· 2025-04-22
Virdika Rizky Utama is the Executive Director of PARA Syndicate and a lecturer in International Relations at President University.
Tentang Kepala yang DilepaskanIndonesia· 2025-03-23
Virdika Rizky Utama believes that the passing of the TNI bill allows the military's dual function to return, which is a setback for democracy.
Proses Pembentukan RUU TNI Dinilai Bermasalah, Masyarakat Sipil Buka Peluang Ajukan Uji Materi ke MKIndonesia· 2025-03-21
Virdika Rizky Utama is a researcher at Jakarta-based think-tank PARA Syndicate who questioned the impartiality of active-duty officers in the Attorney General's Office.
Indonesia law giving armed forces bigger role in government sparks anger
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20
