Prabowo Subianto yesterday took office as Indonesia’s eighth president, vowing to revive the country’s economy, combat inequality and corruption, and to be a good neighbor to the world.
After being sworn in alongside Gibran, Prabowo delivered what Reuters described as a “fiery” and “wide-ranging” inauguration speech.
Prabowo also benefited from an alliance with Jokowi, who appointed him defense minister after the 2019 election.
Sugiono, who was the deputy head of the parliamentary commission overseeing foreign policy, is Indonesia’s new foreign affairs minister, replacing Retno Marsudi.
All of this reflects both the extent of Prabowo’s policy ambitions and the need to accommodate the unwieldy expanse of his ruling coalition.

Prabowo Subianto Sworn In As Indonesia’s Eighth President