Prabowo Subianto
Prabowo Subianto is the current President of Indonesia, inaugurated in 2024. He previously served as Defense Minister and was a senior military officer.
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Aug 26, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesian president is engaging in a '2+2' dialogue with China, seeking defense sector influence while balancing national interests.
Market Liberals warn against over-aligning with Beijing, urging Jakarta to diversify partnerships to protect its sovereignty and economic openness.
Aug 18, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesia's president is under scrutiny after his country joined a naval exercise with China east of Taiwan.
Market liberals worry that Jakarta's participation, whether deliberate or accidental, emboldens Beijing and damages the credibility of Southeast Asian neutrality.
Aug 15, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesia's leader is betting on abundant land and energy to make the country a hyperscale data center hub in the AI race.
Market liberals hope his pitch attracts foreign capital but warn that protectionism and corruption could squander the advantage.
Aug 12, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesian president who nominated central bank deputy Destry Damayanti to become the next Bank Indonesia governor.
Market liberals are watching whether he protects Bank Indonesia's independence or uses the appointment to steer monetary policy toward political goals.
Aug 3, 2026
Lean Right
President Prabowo's decision to buy Chinese fighter jets is testing trust within ASEAN over defense alignment.
Market liberals worry Prabowo's hyper-hedging erodes military interoperability and hands Beijing leverage over ASEAN's security.
Aug 2, 2026
Lean Right
He is acquiring Chinese fighter jets despite concerns that the move will test ASEAN trust and military interoperability.
Market liberals fear this is hyper-hedging that leaves Indonesia structurally tied to China's arms industry and less credible as a Western-aligned security partner.
Aug 1, 2026
Lean Right
Indirectly referenced in Thailand’s crackdown on China-linked criminal networks using USDT transactions.
Criticized for enabling regional financial opacity that undermines market transparency and rule of law.
Jul 29, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesia's president inherits the Whoosh high-speed rail project, which continues to operate at a loss and strain public finances.
Market liberals question the state's heavy investment in prestige infrastructure, flagging the fiscal burden and lack of market viability.
Jul 16, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesia's credit rating was maintained by a ratings agency, providing relief after Prabowo's economic policies spooked investors.
Market Liberals remain wary of Prabowo's interventionist tendencies and are watching closely for market-friendly reforms to sustain recovery.
Jul 15, 2026
Lean Right
Indonesia's credit rating was maintained despite his administration's economic policies spooking investors.
Market liberals criticize Prabowo's interventionist economic moves and worry about long-term investment climate.