Tag: Indonesia foreign policy
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Embraces a Softer Israel Tone: Balancing Domestic Sentiment and Geopolitics
Prabowo Subianto’s Strategic Diplomacy: A Softer Tone on Israel As Indonesia navigates a complex regional landscape, President Prabowo Subianto has signaled a shift toward a more cautious, nuanced approach to Israel. The pivot reflects a deliberate attempt to reconcile domestic political sensibilities with broader geopolitical ambitions. While the rhetoric has softened, the underlying calculus is…
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Indonesia’s Prabowo Strives for Balance: Softening Rhetoric on Israel Amid Domestic Pressures and Geopolitical Ambitions
Introduction: A pragmatist’s pivot in Indonesia’s foreign policy President Prabowo Subianto’s recent shift toward a softer tone on Israel marks a notable turn in Indonesia’s traditionally cautious stance on Middle East politics. While Indonesia has long backed Palestinian statehood and run on principles of non-discrimination in international forums, the new approach signals an effort to…