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Amid pushback on Indonesia’s BOP role and Iran conflict, Prabowo attempts balancing act
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held an unusual meeting on the night of March 3, attended by past presidents and vice-presidents as well as other senior political figures.
PHOTO: INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
- President Prabowo convened a rare meeting with political leaders to discuss Middle East tensions, focusing on national unity and preparedness.
- Indonesia offered to mediate the US-Iran conflict, but this diplomatic effort is viewed with scepticism due to perceived lack of leverage.
- Middle East conflict risks economic fallout for Indonesia, so President Prabowo prioritises strengthening food and energy resilience for domestic stability.
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JAKARTA - Just hours after protesters held up signboards outside the US Embassy in Jakarta on March 3 to demand Indonesia’s withdrawal from the US-led Board of Peace (BOP) initiative, an unusual late-night meeting unfolded at the presidential palace.
In attendance were President Prabowo Subianto, former presidents Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Joko Widodo as well as former vice-presidents and senior political figures.
