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Editorial: Le Monde

  • Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander and son-in-law during Suharto's dictatorship, is positioned to be the President of Indonesia.
  • Current president Joko Widodo, popularly known as 'Jokowi', has lent his support to Subianto after achieving a robust economy in his two terms.
  • Subianto plans to continue 'Jokowi's' economic policy, which has increased Indonesia's GDP by 43%.
  • Subianto has also committed to maintain 'Jokowi's' policies of international alignment, although he hints at a more Asian focus.
  • There are concerns about Subianto's nationalist and populist campaign tactic and its impact on Indonesia's democracy.

Conclusion: Despite Prabowo Subianto's controversial past, his promise to continue 'Jokowi's' effective economic policies and the current president's support seem to pave the way for his presidency. However, there are concerns about the potential implications of his polarizing nationalist rhetoric.