Prabowo Subianto, known for past rights abuses, won Indonesia's presidential election. Questions arise about his foreign policy, democracy stance, and impact on the country. Experts debate whether he has truly changed or poses a threat to Indonesian democracy. His leadership raises concerns about the future of Indonesian democracy and foreign relations, particularly with Timor-Leste and South China Sea policy. The public is uncertain about his presidency's implications for human rights and democratic values.
ICYMI: What will Prabowo’s foreign policy be like? His past record indicates that the ex-general is much more a strong-willed, if volatile, pragmatist than an ideologue, writes @globalsarang https://t.co/ETCwFBiTQC
What will Prabowo’s foreign policy be like? His past record indicates that the ex-general is much more a strong-willed, if volatile, pragmatist than an ideologue. MORE from @globalsarang in #Jakarta this week: https://t.co/h2dTc6GPLU
Where is Jakarta’s South China Sea policy heading under Prabowo? https://t.co/d4KDUvfg2r Indonesia’s new president may advocate a pragmatic approach but don’t expect radical changes, experts say.
Indonesian voters have taken a big gamble with Prabowo Subianto. Have they selected for president a former general who was notorious for violent human rights abuse and contemptuous of democracy, or the refashioned cuddly grandfather figure? Hard to know. https://t.co/qUlRNPy0BN
Some say Prabowo Subianto has changed. Others fear his arrival spells bad news for Indonesian democracy. https://t.co/tyEZtMm8lG
Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, ahead of an official result due by March 20. Here’s a look at who he is, and his controversial past⤵️ https://t.co/L8kaFLur6L
Editorial: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto looks set to lead Indonesia as the next president. The question now is what will his presidency mean for the country. https://t.co/WCtKfAfNiB
Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president? https://t.co/SR4BctZdUq
What will Prabowo’s foreign policy be like? His past record indicates that the ex-general is much more a strong-willed, if volatile, pragmatist than an ideologue, writes @globalsarang https://t.co/ETCwFBim14
Prabowo is notorious for past rights abuses and disdain for Indonesian democracy. So now what happens? and how will he deal with independent Timor-Leste? Prabowo Wins. Does Indonesian Democracy Lose? https://t.co/1F5zuVI6km via @CFR_org