Prabowo Subianto won more than 58% of the votes in the Indonesian presidential elections, according to preliminary results. He will find himself facing internal and external challenges, including the citizen’s livelihood and the formulation of a balanced foreign policy.
Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and an area of conflict and economic influence between the United States and China. Although it has recovered from the days of the financial crisis, the economic challenges remain severe. The three contenders in the presidential elections pledged to continue most of his initiatives, including strengthening the mining industry.