Indonesia’s political direction takes centre stage this week as Foreign Correspondent turns its attention to the sweeping changes unfolding under President Prabowo Subianto.
With Indonesia marking the first year of Prabowo’s presidency, the ABC program examines the speed and scale of the transformation underway in one of Australia’s closest neighbours.
This week’s episode, titled Prabowo Power, explores the president’s push to reshape the country’s economy and national priorities.
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ABC Foreign Correspondent reporter Tim Swanston reports on the scale and cost of President Prabowo Subianto’s ambitious agenda, which includes rapidly nationalising and militarising parts of the nation’s economy.
The report examines how the strategy aims to strengthen domestic industry and reduce reliance on foreign markets.
Supporters say the approach will help secure Indonesia’s future economic independence.
However, critics warn the pace of change may come at a cost, with some observers arguing the shift risks eroding democratic freedoms won after the fall of former president Suharto’s long running dictatorship in the late 1990s.
The episode explores both sides of the debate as Indonesia navigates a new chapter in its political and economic story.
Foreign Correspondent: Prabowo Power airs tonight, Tuesday 10 March at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.
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