After four unsuccessful attempts to gain control over Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto achieved his long-awaited victory by winning the presidential election in February. His path to power was filled with obstacles, including being ousted from the military due to allegations of human rights violations and seeking self-exile in Jordan before returning to Indonesia to rebrand himself as a politician and successful businessman.
Many fear that his presidency marks the decline of democracy in Indonesia and the return of corrupt power players. To gain insight into the type of government Prabowo will lead as one of Indonesia’s most influential politician-businessmen, it's crucial to investigate his business interests and the associated influence trading.