No bridges with genocide: Why Indonesians must reject the Israel-Indonesia Futures Program

The Israel-Indonesia Futures Program, scheduled for January to May 2026, is promoted as a leadership initiative linking Indonesians and Israelis through seminars, workshops, and team-based projects. Its brochures describe weekly sessions on politics, culture, innovation, and economic potential, as well as mentorship by entrepreneurs and policy figures. Participants are placed in mixed Israeli-Indonesian teams to design collaborative projects across fields such as culture, media, business, education, technology, and policy. The program frames itself as an opportunity to build long-term networks and shape future cooperation between the two countries. Behind this initiative stands the Israel-Asia Center, the organizer of the program.