In the wake of the recent presidential election in Indonesia, a pivotal question looms large: Will the next leader usher in a new age of military influence in civilian life? The contest, held on February 14, saw three candidates vying for the nation’s highest office: former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, and … Read more
On February 14, nearly 200 million people are expected to vote in Indonesia’s presidential election. Considering that Indonesia is the world’s third-largest democracy, fourth-largest nation by population, and largest Muslim-majority nation, this is a significant affair. While Indonesia has arguably punched below its weight in terms of shaping the region’s maritime interactions in recent years, … Read more
Advertisement Indonesia’s progress on major defense acquisitions under Minister of Defense and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has continued apace in recent weeks. A long-gestating deal for Indonesia to buy 24 F-15 fighter jets moved one step closer to completion in August, as Prabowo flew to the United States and inked a Memorandum of Understanding with … Read more