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"The Indonesian public has grown increasingly uneasy with President Prabowo
Subianto’s foreign policy pivot toward the United States. From Indonesia’s
decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) initiated by Donald Trump to the
signing of the
Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) on February 19, 2026, the
trajectory is clear: Jakarta is tilting towards Washington at a cost many fear
will be borne by ordinary Indonesians.
Prabowo once framed his diplomacy as rooted in resilience, autonomy, and
national interests. However, in practice, his recent manoeuvres suggest a
readiness to align closely with Trump’s agenda, even if it means diluting
Indonesia’s bargaining position.
Prabowo’s efforts to draw Indonesia closer to the US under the Trump’s
administration raise serious doubts about his underlying motives. Rather than
clearly advancing long-term national interests, these efforts appear driven by
transactional calculations and short-term gains."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
