Jacqui Baker

Jacqui Baker, a principal fellow at the Indo-Pacific Research Centre, dives into the life and rise of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto. She highlights the dual identity of Prabowo as a TikTok sensation and a figure tied to Indonesia's oppressive military past. The discussion covers historical authoritarianism under Suharto, the military's lasting power, and the complexities of Indonesia's political landscape today. Baker also raises concerns about the implications of Prabowo's rule for democracy and the relationship with Australia.