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Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian Court Rules on Minimum Age For Presidential Candidates
By Prem Singh Gill
A Constitutional Court’s ruling has cleared the way for President Joko Widodo’s son, who is under the minimum age of 40, to run for the vice presidency at next year’s election.

US-Indonesia Security Relations Flourish in a Changing Indo-Pacific
By Joseph Rachman
Defense cooperation between Washington and Jakarta is on an upswing, but on the Indonesian side clear limits remain.

Indonesia’s Anies Baswedan Picks Head of Islamic Party as Presidential Running Mate
By Sebastian Strangio
The former Jakarta governor has announced that he will team up with Muhaimin Iskandar of PKB, the country's largest Islamic party.

Prabowo Gains Ground Ahead of Indonesia’s Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite his checkered past, the defense minister is commanding surprisingly strong support from young Indonesians.

The Unresolved Legacy of the May 1998 Riots in Indonesia
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Next year's presidential election is a good time to press for accountability for the violence that accompanied the end of Suharto's New Order.

Indonesia’s Transactional Military Modernization
By James Guild
The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.

Jokowi, Ganjar, and Prabowo: A Look at Indonesia’s Pre-Election Landscape
By Virdika Rizky Utama
Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto are currently leading the polls ahead of next year's election. But will they participate as opponents or partners?

Indonesian Defense Minister Readies for Third Presidential Run
By Sebastian Strangio
More than 18 months out from the country's next presidential election, the jostling and maneuvering is kicking into high gear.

Indonesia’s Jokowi Denies Plan to Extend His Term Beyond 2024
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent months, senior politicians have made controversial proposals to extend the Indonesian leader's tenure.

Who Will Succeed Joko Widodo as Indonesia’s President?
By Asmiati A. Malik
The elections are still two-and-a-half years away, but already the race to the Presidential Palace is heating up.

How Prabowo Subianto Has Helped Shape Indonesia’s Foreign Policy
By Noto Suoneto
The Indonesian Defense Minister is exercising a growing influence on his country's foreign orientation.

How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto
By Jefferson Ng
Since his appointment in 2019, the former general has strengthened the Ministry's position vis-à-vis the country's powerful military.

Australia, Indonesia Agree to Ramp up Defense Relationship
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations could soon hold joint military exercises on Australian soil for the first time.

Assessing Prabowo Subianto’s Defense Diplomacy
By Noto Suoneto and Ananta Evander
Nearly two years on from his surprise appointment, how do the efforts of the Indonesian Defense Minister hold up?

Indonesia Primed for US Fighter Jet Sale: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's air force has taken a step toward its long-held goal of upgrading its fleet of F-16 fighter jets.

What Does Rizieq Shihab’s Return Mean for Indonesian Politics?
By Bilveer Singh
The firebrand's return comes at a time of Islamist political ascendancy in Indonesia.

Donald Trump’s Prabowo Delusion
By James Guild
Donald Trump's refusal to concede echoes the aftermath of Indonesia's last election. But there are some crucial differences, too.

Prabowo Set to Complicate the Australia-Indonesia Relationship
By Ross B. Taylor
Despite his dark past, Canberra may eventually be forced to hold its nose and engage with the former Indonesian general.

After Lifting of Visa Ban, Indonesian Defense Minister Prepares for US Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's upcoming visit illustrates a tension that lies at the heart of U.S. policy towards the Indo-Pacific.

Prabowo’s Introductory Visit Highlights Indonesia-Malaysia Defense Relations
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new defense minister’s first overseas trip spotlighted some of the ongoing security collaboration between the two neighboring Southeast Asian states.

Jokowi 2.0: Indonesia Amid US-China Competition
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Bridget Welsh.

Prabowo’s Uphill Tasks as Indonesia’s New Defense Minister
By Curie Maharani and Evan A. Laksmana
With the country facing manifold challenges, he will need to hit the ground running quickly.

After Jokowi’s Indonesia Election Win, What’s Next for Prabowo’s Supporters?
By Erin Cook
While the election result may have been settled, the post-election dynamics are only beginning to shape up.

Indonesia's Jokowi Seals Second Presidential Term After Court Battle
By Stephen Wright and Niniek Karmini
A much-awaited constitutional court ruling cements Jokowi's second term following elections earlier this year.