Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s new president, has a hands-on approach to diplomacy, recently sparking controversy during his visit to China by signing a joint statement on South China Sea cooperation, contrary to Indonesia’s established stance. While Indonesia does not recognize China’s claims, the move is seen as a diplomatic misstep that may inadvertently strengthen China’s position. Prabowo’s focus on personalistic foreign policy, as seen in his appointment of a non-career diplomat as foreign minister, highlights a shift towards centralized decision-making and a departure from Indonesia’s traditional approach to foreign relations.
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