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This study examines Indonesia's national interests in BRICS membership for the national economy in 2023–2024. Indonesia has officially announced its readiness to join BRICS, which emphasizes the principles of free and active participation and a multipolar orientation in the global economy. This study aims to analyze how Indonesia's involvement in economic cooperation forums for developing countries such as BRICS can influence the direction of development and national economic interests, both in terms of opportunities and risks. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive approach using literature study and interviews. The theories used are Neoliberal Institutionalism, Regional Economic Integration, and National Interest as the basis for explaining Indonesia's involvement in international cooperation. The results show that Indonesia's membership in BRICS has the potential to expand access to development financing through the New Development Bank (NDB), strengthen trade and investment with BRICS member countries, and enhance leading sectors such as the manufacturing industry and agriculture, which have shown significant export increases, especially to BRICS member countries. However, there are risks that must be anticipated, such as the dominance of large countries in BRICS, the potential for new economic dependencies, and geopolitical friction with Western countries. BRICS membership can be an opportunity for Indonesia's national development if managed carefully, selectively, and with a focus on long-term interests.

This article discusses the Indonesian government’s policy on foreign investment, focusing on its impact on the national economy. The study adopts an economic-political approach to analyze the role of the state in regulating foreign capital flows, as well as how foreign investment policies can affect economic stability, job creation, and equitable development. Through case studies in the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors, this article identifies the challenges and obstacles in implementing these policies, including political instability, bureaucracy, and regional regulatory differences. The article provides policy recommendations to optimize the benefits of foreign investment without neglecting domestic interests, with a focus on inclusiveness and sustainable development.

Rebana Metropolitan Area is designed as an economic growth center in the northeastern part of West Java by emphasizing integrated and sustainable investment. Cirebon Regency acts as a buffer zone as well as an Industrial Designation Area (KPI) which has great potential in supporting regional economic growth. This study aims to identify the leading sectors of Cirebon Regency that can be optimized in regional economic development. The method used is quantitative descriptive analysis with the Location Quotient (LQ), Dynamic Location Quotient (DLQ), and Klassen Typology approaches to identify base sectors and prospective sectors. The results of the analysis show that Cirebon Regency has nine basic sectors and eleven prospective sectors that have the potential for further development. Some of the main sectors, such as manufacturing industry, trade, and agriculture, still face challenges of competitiveness and integration with other regions in the Rebana Region. Therefore, a development strategy is needed that focuses on strengthening developing sectors to become leading sectors and encouraging underdeveloped sectors to transform to become more competitive. In conclusion, optimizing the leading sectors in Cirebon Regency can support more sustainable economic growth in the Rebana Metropolitan Area through targeted economic planning.

This research aims to examine the management of environmental risks arising from the use of fossil energy and strategies for transitioning to green energy in the business sector. The main focus of the research is to analyze the managerial role in facing environmental regulatory challenges, as well as how leaders and managers can develop a culture of sustainability within the organization. This research uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques and document analysis on large companies in the industrial and manufacturing sectors that have adopted or are transitioning to green energy, in the period June-September 2024. The results show that companies that successfully reduce environmental risks have a clear and strong energy transition strategy, including investments in green technology and managerial training related to sustainability. The biggest challenges faced are government policy uncertainty and the high costs involved in green energy implementation. In addition, this study also highlights the important role of visionary leaders and competent managers in driving organizational culture change towards sustainability. The implication of this research is the importance of a proactive, innovative management approach and compliance with environmental regulations in the face of green energy transition.