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As 200 million Indonesians head to the poles to select their next president, should we expect a change in our relationship with this giant neighbour? Front-runner Prabowo Subianto's reputation as a volatile leader alongside his clouded military past have some wondering if we might be in for a slightly bumpier ride than with moderate incumbent Joko Widodo. We explore the factors at play in this election and how it might affect the wider region.
Guest: Dewi Fortuna Anwar — Research Professor at the Research Centre for Politics-National Research and Innovation Agency (PRP-BRIN)
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