A more muscular ‘Indonesia First’ foreign policy under Prabowo?

With Mr Prabowo Subianto

set to become the next president

, Indonesia’s foreign policy is likely to shift, reflecting the nationalist instincts of the 72-year-old leader.

While the fundamental underpinnings of Indonesia’s traditional non-aligned “free and active” foreign policy stance are not likely to change, Mr Prabowo can be expected to be more vocal and assertive in making the case for Indonesia’s interests on the world stage.