Will Indonesia’s Prabowo Freelance His Own Foreign Policy?

Three weeks after President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia agreed to explore joint development in the South China Sea with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the country’s new foreign minister, Sugiono, faced harsh criticism from lawmakers during a parliamentary committee meeting on December 3. The collaboration between Indonesia and China in the contested region has raised concerns domestically and internationally, as it may impact regional security and sovereignty. Sugiono’s handling of the issue will likely be closely monitored by both domestic and international stakeholders.

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