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Setting the course after elections in Indonesia: president Prabowo Subianto and the complex legacy of Jokowi
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Abstract In mid-February, the world’s largest elections took place in Indonesia over the course of a single day. Around 205 million eligible voters were called to the polls to elect a new president, vice president and almost 20,000 representatives for the national, provincial and district parliaments. The s... view more
In mid-February, the world’s largest elections took place in Indonesia over the course of a single day. Around 205 million eligible voters were called to the polls to elect a new president, vice president and almost 20,000 representatives for the national, provincial and district parliaments. The spotlight was largely centred on the presidential election, as the president plays a prominent role in the country's political system, and according to the official results released on 20 March, General Prabowo Subianto will be assuming office in October. His election as head of state is seen by some observers as a threat to Indonesian democracy or even a return to dictatorship. However, it is much more likely that Prabowo will maintain the policies of his predecessor Jokowi, who prioritised the economic development of the country. Nonetheless, democratic institutions and procedures are likely to be further weakened. Germany and the EU should be prepared for Indonesia to adopt a more active and self-confident foreign policy stance under Prabowo as Jakarta will likely come to be driven by a decidedly transactional understanding of international cooperation. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Indonesia; Southeast Asia; election; election research; domestic policy; foreign policy; management style; democracy; Federal Republic of Germany; EU; presidential election; international cooperation
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
innenpolitische Lage/Entwicklung; Subianto, Prabowo; Demokratiedefizit; außenpolitische Zusammenarbeit
Document language
English
Publication Year
2024
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
6 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 12/2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2024C12
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications