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.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Read the full story and more at $9.90/month
Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
ST One Digital
$9.90/month
No contract
ST app access on 1 mobile device
Unlock these benefits
All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com
Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device
E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you