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Here’s what a Prabowo-led Indonesia could do

Here’s what a Prabowo-led Indonesia could do

One of Indonesia’s most respected diplomats says the country has wasted opportunities to manage US-China rivalry and lead its neighbours. That could change.

Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writer

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Jakarta | In the 10 years he has been president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo has not visited the United Nations headquarters.

This is unusual for a head of state. Most squeeze in at least one stopover in New York during the annual UN Leaders Week. It is not, however, at all out of character for the President, usually known as Jokowi, who has a very transactional view of foreign policy.

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Emma Connors
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective, Review and op-ed, and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au

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