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How Much More Trump Trouble Can Indonesias Prabowo Take?
What happened
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto skipped the UN General Assembly this year, sparking speculation that he was sending a message about Indonesia's relationship with the US. Prabowo's support for the US's Gaza initiative was met with opposition in Indonesia, and his government was forced to backtrack on its commitment to deploy troops in Gaza. The US's unpredictability has added to Prabowo's domestic headaches, with the country facing criticism for its involvement in the Iran war and its tarif
Why it matters
The strained relationship between Prabowo and Trump has significant implications for Indonesia's foreign policy and economy, as Prabowo's efforts to align with the US have generated controversy and backlash at home.
Key facts
- 1. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto skipped the UN General Assembly this year. 2. Prabowo's support for the US's Gaza initiative was met with opposition in Indonesia. 3. Prabowo's government was forced to backtrack on its commitment to deploy troops in Gaza. 4. The US imposed tariffs on Indonesian goods. 5. Prabowo attempted to spin the US-Indonesia trade deal to his population, calling it a "mutually beneficial agreement".
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