President Prabowo Subianto outlined the potential serious impacts on Indonesia if a Third World War were to occur. He emphasized that Indonesia would still be affected even if not directly involved in such a global conflict.<br /><br />"My brothers and sisters, there are simulations showing that if a third world war, a nuclear war, happens, even we who are not involved will definitely be hit," Prabowo stated while delivering a briefing at the 2026 Rakornas Pemerintah Pusat dan Daerah in Sentul, Bogor, West Java, on Monday (2/2/2026).<br /><br />According to Prabowo, one of the worst effects of a nuclear war would be a nuclear winter, which could block sunlight for a long period. This condition, he said, has the potential to pollute the environment and food sources, including Indonesia's marine products.<br /><br />"We will be hit by radioactive particles. Perhaps all our fish will become contaminated. A nuclear winter will occur because the dust will cover the sun, and it won't be for one year, not 2 years, not 3 years. Experts say the winter could last for decades. This is what is being discussed globally," Prabowo explained.<br /><br />He added that this scenario is a serious concern for the international community, including Indonesia, given its global impact which knows no national borders.<br /><br />Within that context, Prabowo reaffirmed his commitment to continue implementing Indonesia's foreign policy in accordance with the mandate of the nation's founders: bebas aktif (independent and active) and not aligning with any power bloc.<br /><br />"Therefore, as a mandate-holder continuing the legacy of our nation's founders, I am carrying out a foreign policy that adheres to our consistent line of being independent and active, yet non-aligned, non-block," he said.<br /><br />Writer/Video Editor: Sisilia Rosadi<br />Producer: Dena Novita R<br />#TirtoRecap<br />
