Author: Victoria Milko and Niniek Karmini

Indonesia is preparing to inaugurate a new leader, Prabowo Subianto, with ties to the outgoing president but a controversial human rights record. Despite promising to continue popular policies, concerns linger about the future of democracy in Indonesia under his leadership. Subianto, a former general and politician, secured a majority in the election and will take office soon. His past includes allegations of human rights abuses and ties to Indonesia’s brutal dictatorship, raising uncertainty about his plans for the country’s economy and democracy. Despite his controversial past, Subianto is enjoying widespread support and has embraced former rivals to create a united…