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This presentation examines the first 200 days of Prabowo Subianto's presidency, assessing the direction Indonesia is taking under his leadership. It focuses on three key initiatives: the Free Nutritious Meals Program, military law reform, and Indonesia's recent entry into the BRICS grouping.
The Free Nutritious Meals Program—Prabowo's flagship policy—aims to provide free lunches to millions of schoolchildren across Indonesia, with significant budget implications. While former president Joko Widodo laid the groundwork for greater military influence, Prabowo's administration has moved further to formalise it through legislation. At the same time, Indonesia has projected a more assertive foreign policy, embracing its identity as a major voice in the Global South.
The talk explores shifts in governance style and the emerging foreign policy posture, while also considering what has remained consistent—particularly a stated focus on public welfare. It asks: does Indonesia's current trajectory reflect broader global trends? And what might the Prabowo presidency mean for Australia's engagement with its largest neighbour?
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4:00PM AEST ON Tuesday, May 13.
We welcome participants in-person at the Glover Cottages, tickets to be pre-paid . Once the limit for in-person attendees is reached, tickets will no longer be sold on the website or at the door.
Refreshments will be served from 6pm at Glover Cottages. The event will start at 6.30pm AEST (Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne time), Tuesday May 13.
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