A survey by GoodStats and Digivla titled Indonesian Public Perception of the America–Israel–Iran War reveals deep public concern over the escalating Middle East conflict. A striking 90% of respondents believe the conflict will directly impact Indonesia, while 83.73% expressed worry over the possibility of a broader regional war.
The three most feared impacts on Indonesia are rising energy and fuel prices, threats to economic stability, and surging costs of basic necessities. These concerns highlight just how vulnerable domestic conditions are to shifts in the global geopolitical landscape, particularly when conflicts disrupt supply chains and energy markets.
On the question of Indonesia joining the Board of Peace (BoP) alliance, the majority of the public is firmly opposed. Some 47% of respondents disagreed with Indonesia's membership, 43% remained neutral, and only 10% expressed support. Most objected out of fear that joining would drag Indonesia into an international conflict it has no direct stake in.
When asked what steps the government should take, respondents prioritized maintaining domestic economic stability (24.73%), actively pushing for diplomacy and peace through international forums (23.41%), and preserving a neutral, non-aligned stance (20.45%). Strengthening national security came in at 16.32%.
These findings affirm that the Indonesian public wants its government to firmly uphold the country's long-standing free and active foreign policy principle, staying clear of bloc-based alliances like the BoP while independently contributing to global peace efforts.
