Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who becomes Indonesia’s new president?
Associated PressNOV 2024
Subianto's election represents a continuation of Indonesia's economic progress and modernization. His military background and strong leadership style are necessary to maintain stability and drive further development. The focus on his past human rights record is overblown and distracts from his potential to lead the country forward.
The election of Subianto raises serious concerns about the future of Indonesia's democracy. His ties to the Suharto dictatorship and unresolved human rights issues cast a shadow over his presidency. The lack of concrete plans beyond promising continuity leaves uncertainty about the country's economic and democratic trajectory.
There's a 27% chance that any political party in Indonesia that wasn't represented in the 2024-2029 House of Representatives (DPR) will get any seats in the 2029 election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.