Indonesia’s Policy Course after the Presidential Election
Indonesia’s Policy Course after the Presidential Election
Author(s): Damian Wnukowski
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Indonesia; presidential elections; foreign policy; government; Indonesia’s relations with China and the US;
Summary/Abstract: The presidential election in Indonesia in April was won by Joko Widodo (commonly known as Jokowi) who has held the office of president since 2014. In his new term, he will continue to focus on domestic affairs, mainly infrastructure. In foreign policy, he will try to maintain balance in Indonesia’s relations with China and the U.S. The growing influence of Muslim conservatives, as evidenced by the appointment of the cleric Ma'ruf Amin as vice-president, may translate into the greater involvement of Indonesia in the protection of Muslim rights and support for the Palestinians.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2019
- Language: English
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