Indonesia and BRICS

Leading country

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Amsterdam/Jakarta, March 30th 2026—Indonesia has more than the potential to become one of the leading countries within BRICS.

Because it combines scale, strategic geography, and economic momentum in a way few emerging economies can match.

As the world’s fourth‑largest population and Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, Indonesia offers a domestic market that rivals major BRICS members.

Its steady growth, expanding middle class, and ambitious industrial policies—especially in downstream mineral processing—position it as a future manufacturing and green‑energy powerhouse.

Indonesia’s control over critical minerals, particularly nickel, gives it leverage in the global energy transition. By shaping supply chains for batteries and electric vehicles, Indonesia can offer BRICS a strategic advantage in sectors traditionally dominated by Western and East Asian economies.

Its location along vital Indo‑Pacific trade routes further strengthens its geopolitical relevance, enabling it to act as a bridge between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

To become a BRICS leader, Indonesia must deepen institutional reforms, accelerate infrastructure development, and strengthen technological capacity.

Expanding partnerships with fellow BRICS members, China for investment, India for digital cooperation, Brazil for agriculture, South Africa for mining governance,would amplify its influence. With consistent policy direction and strategic diplomacy, Indonesia could emerge not just as a participant, but as a shaping force within BRICS.

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