Indonesia has no coherent China policy. Under Prabowo Subianto, like Joko Widodo, the bilateral relationship will be personality-driven.
Prabowo Subianto
To push forward his defense policy, Indonesia’s President-Elect Prabowo Subianto will need a broader coalition to keep parliament in check.
Nusantara, Indonesia’s planned new capital, could serve as a global maritime hub right in the middle of the Indo-Pacific region.
Under Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s foreign policy will shift from prioritizing shared values to its own economic and military strength.
Prabowo Subianto may owe his election win to Joko Widodo, but he’ll come to power as Indonesia’s president with his own political agenda.
Indonesia’s elections are a massive undertaking with 2,700 separate electoral contests being held for around 20,500 seats.
Indonesia’s elections in February are almost certain to be a win for the oligarchs as corruption and inequality continue to fester.
Indonesia’s elections are turning into contests between interconnected elites who have similar visions for the country’s future.
Indonesian democracy declines as Joko Widodo’s term ends, with dynastic politics and weakened institutions ahead of the 2024 elections.
Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, and Ganjar Pranowo will face off in Indonesia’s presidential election next year, with outgoing President Jokowi as a potential kingmaker.