The Middle East Conflict Intensifies, GP Ansor Warns of the Importance of National Unity
The escalation of military conflict in the Middle East has raised concerns about global energy stability and the economy. Tensions between the United States and Israel and Iran are seen as potentially widening geopolitical impacts that could affect the economic conditions of various countries, including Indonesia.
The Youth Movement (GP Ansor) says the conflict in the region will not only have regional impacts but also broad implications for the global energy supply chain and the dynamics of international politics. Disruptions to global energy distribution routes could trigger economic pressures in various countries.
Several observers say the escalation could disrupt energy routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The route is a crucial path for around 20 percent of the world’s energy supplies.
GP Ansor Chairman Addin Jauharudin said that a global situation full of uncertainty requires Indonesia to maintain national unity. “The President’s steps to embrace national figures set an important example that in facing a volatile global situation, Indonesia should prioritise deliberation, togetherness, and national interests above all differences,” Addin said in Jakarta, on Friday (6 March 2026).
According to Addin, there are two important aspects to safeguard in facing the impacts of global conflict: energy resilience and food resilience.
“Young people must take an important role in safeguarding these two. GP Ansor is ready to assist the government in this regard,” he said.
GP Ansor also urged the public to be wise in interpreting information related to international conflicts. The organisation asks the public not to be easily provoked by narratives that could divide society.
“Political differences at home must not erode national unity. In a volatile global situation, Indonesia’s greatest strength is national unity,” Addin said.
GP Ansor believes that by maintaining national unity, Indonesia has the capacity to face global geopolitical pressure while continuing to contribute to world peace.