Against the backdrop of intensifying global tensions and contests among superpowers, President Prabowo Subianto’s address at SPIEF 2025 rang out as a distinct and moving plea. On June 24, 2025, as he stood before an audience of global leaders, investors, and commentators in Russia, Prabowo charted a different course. Instead of focusing on economics, technology, or strategic growth, he chose the quieter but deeper path, touching on conscience, justice, and standing up for those most disadvantaged.
Strength Without Compassion Is Hollow
“Without compassion, power becomes a tool of destruction,” Prabowo asserted, eliciting a long round of applause from the delegates. His words struck a chord because they were rooted in today’s painful realities: prolonged conflicts strangle much of the world, Gaza faces famine and death, war continues unabated in Ukraine, and the number of internally displaced people keeps growing globally.
Prabowo emphasized that a nation can no longer be measured solely by its military budget, technological sophistication, or the force of its economic alliances. True strength, he insisted, is revealed by a country’s capacity to uphold the dignity of others—especially the most vulnerable: children, women, and innocent civilians.
A Speech That Captivated the World
The resonance of this speech is no coincidence. While most heads of state discussed trade, investment, or AI, Prabowo’s address cut through as a voice of conscience, touching the deepest chords of our shared humanity.
His words arrived at a pivotal moment. As the world faces extreme poverty, famine in Gaza reaches a critical stage, and the refugee crisis changes regional landscapes, Indonesia’s voice brings new hope. Prabowo spoke not only as a president, but as a former soldier who knows true power doesn’t rest in weaponry, but in the wisdom to protect lives over asserting might.
Indonesia’s Commitment to Humanitarian Diplomacy
In recent months, Indonesia has led significant humanitarian diplomacy. Plans include evacuating hundreds of orphans and students from Gaza to Indonesia, providing aid not just in the form of supplies but also shelter and the promise of a new beginning.
During SPIEF, Prabowo reaffirmed our nation’s role as a guardian of global ethics—standing not under the sway of any bloc, but beside the oppressed. “We strive to become a moral force in this world,” he declared, underscoring Indonesia’s dedication to justice on the world stage.
Why the World Should Listen
We live in an age of information—and misinformation. Narratives about power, geopolitical rivalry, and strategic advantage often drown out the voices of those suffering most. That is why Prabowo’s speech sounded like an alarm: humanity has allowed power to dominate discourse for too long, neglecting compassion.
We build rockets, artificial intelligence, and advanced weapons, but we fail to feed starving children. We assemble prestigious economic forums, yet too often forget to mention Gaza, Sudan, the Congo, or Rohingya refugees. This is the paradox of the modern world—a paradox Prabowo directly confronted.
Turning the Message Into a Global Movement
Prabowo was not speaking about politics, but about conscience. He envisioned a world transformed not by intimidation, but by helping each other—not by racing to forge military alliances, but by expanding global networks of humanitarian support.
His declaration was not just a memorable line from a speech, but a global call for a shift in paradigm. If major nations and world organizations are willing to listen, we may witness a new direction in diplomacy: from power to inclusivity, from dominance to empathy.
Humanity: The Path Home
In a world marked by harsh competition, Prabowo’s words remind us of a fundamental truth: we are all human. Our faiths, skin colors, and flags may differ, but the suffering of a child who loses their family in Gaza is a wound shared by all.
Today, the world is being tested—not to see who can conquer, but to see who still has heart. In a forum more accustomed to discussions of dollars and markets, Indonesia’s president turned to tears, wounds, and hope. Perhaps, in this very vulnerability, lies a leader’s real strength.
Let us listen—not simply because Prabowo is a president, but because he voiced a neglected truth: the urgent need to reclaim our shared humanity.
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