Prabowo Subianto

Prabowo Subianto is an Indonesian politician and former army general who became president of Indonesia in 2024.

Suharto: Suharto was Indonesia’s president from 1967 to 1998 and led an authoritarian government known as the New Order. Prabowo’s former marriage to Suharto’s daughter connected his early career to the ruling family.
Indonesian National Armed Forces: The Indonesian National Armed Forces are Indonesia’s military, comprising the army, navy, and air force. Prabowo’s military career began in the army and shaped his public identity before electoral politics.
Free Nutritious Meals Program: The Free Nutritious Meals Program is an Indonesian government initiative to provide meals to students and other groups. Prabowo made the program a signature campaign pledge and began its rollout during his presidency.
2014 Indonesian presidential election: The 2014 Indonesian presidential election resulted in Joko Widodo’s victory over Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo challenged the result after losing, establishing the rivalry that defined the next election cycle.
Megawati Sukarnoputri: Megawati Sukarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who served as president from 2001 to 2004. Her party supported Prabowo’s 2009 presidential bid and later joined his governing coalition.
Kopassus: Kopassus is the Indonesian Army’s special forces command. Prabowo served in Kopassus, including as its commander during the late New Order period.
Food security: Food security exists when people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Prabowo’s food policies include expanding domestic production and providing meals to children.
2019 Indonesian presidential election: The 2019 Indonesian presidential election returned Joko Widodo to office after defeating Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo again rejected the result before accepting a cabinet post under his former opponent.
Joko Widodo: Joko Widodo is an Indonesian politician who served as president from 2014 to 2024. After defeating Prabowo twice, Widodo appointed him defense minister and later endorsed his 2024 campaign.
1998 Indonesian riots: The 1998 Indonesian riots were episodes of mass violence during the political crisis that ended Suharto’s rule. Prabowo’s role in the military crisis surrounding Suharto’s fall became a lasting part of his political record.

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