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Prabowo’s phone call with Trump a masterclass in foreign policy
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President Prabowo Subianto's bold move underscores his aim to project an image of Indonesia as fully engaged on the global stage.
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JAKARTA – “I would like to call personally on you wherever you are. I am willing to fly to congratulate you in person, sir.”
These are not just words; they are a calculated signal from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to the world, directed squarely at US President-elect Donald Trump during a phone call on Nov 11.
