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Politics 1 month ago
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Cabinet seating change fuels questions over Prabowo-Gibran dynamics
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka sitting next to senior ministers and not President Prabowo Subianto during a recent cabinet meeting has become the focus of public attention, fueling speculation of a shifting dynamic between the country’s top two leaders.
Opinion 4 months ago
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Analysis: Cabinet reshuffle No. 5: Prabowo’s political recalibration
President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his cabinet for the fifth time just 18 months into his term. While the frequent adjustments may ostensibly reflect an effort to bolster effective governance, they also signal a state of perpetual political recalibration and unsteady organizational cohesion.
Editorial 4 months ago
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More than just PR problem
A quick scroll on social media is enough to show the extent of the public relations problem, with netizens expressing vitriol toward not only some of the government’s signature projects, the free meal program in particular, but also making personal attacks against the President and members of his inner circle.
Academia 7 months ago
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Succession, oligarchy and power struggles inside the palace
Nearly four months into Prabowo’s second year, the palace is already busy securing the administration's future through oligarchic reorganization while the public still waits for policies to yield tangible results.
Politics 7 months ago
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Public spat between two ministers raises questions about weak coordination
A public spat between two ministers has cast a spotlight on the unity of President Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet, with analysts saying it reflects weak coordination and unhealthy competition within the cabinet that could hinder the government programs.
Politics 7 months ago
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Reshuffle gains steam after Prabowo’s nephew reassignment
The reassignment of President Prabowo Subianto’s nephew Thomas Djiwandono to the senior post of the country's central bank has fueled speculations of a cabinet reshuffle, with attention turning to the possible appointment of another family member to an executive post.
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