Prabowo Is On The List Of 10 World Leaders Influenced By 2025 Foreign Media Versions

President Prabowo Subianto (doc Gerindra)

JAKARTA International media The Straits Times includes the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, on the list of "10 World Leaders Who Will Influence in 2025".

The list, released on January 4, 2025 in an article entitled Meet the 10 World Leaders to Watch in 2025, refers to Prabowo as one of the figures who will play a major role in world development.

"From Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to Prabowo Subianto and Vladimir Putin, these influential figures will have a major impact on the direction of the world," wrote The Straits Times.

The article underscores Prabowo's quick steps in taking an international role after being sworn in as President of the Republic of Indonesia on October 20, 2024. Within one month, Prabowo has made a number of diplomatic visits, including visits to China and the United States and attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Peru.

According to The Straits Times, these visits are more focused on economic motives than on geopolitical or personal interests.

Prabowo's presidential vision rests on an ambitious target to encourage Indonesia's GDP growth to 8 percent, up from the current figure in the range of 5 percent, "wrote the Singapore-based media.

To achieve this vision, Prabowo focuses on attracting investors, especially in the infrastructure sector, in order to increase connectivity and productivity throughout Indonesia.

At the international level, Prabowo pushed Indonesia's position to be more assertive in multilateral organizations. One of the strategic steps is to convey Indonesia's desire to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) group.

Meanwhile, in the ASEAN region, the close relationship with Malaysian Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, was also highlighted. *The Straits Times* said Anwar views Prabowo as an important ally in advancing cross-border investment, supply chain, and sustainable development in accordance with growth-based economic policies.

Although Prabowo's big ambition at the global level has received appreciation, his foreign policy approach is especially related to efforts to strengthen relations with Russia and China. Some parties questioned whether the move was in accordance with national strategic interests in a broader geopolitical context.

Observers will closely monitor Prabowo's steps in maintaining global balance and facing domestic criticism of his international policies, The Straits Times wrote.

The article highlights that Prabowo's success on the international stage relies heavily on domestic support. This is an important element for a leader in navigating global challenges while ensuring stability at home.

Prabowo's success in leading Indonesia in the midst of complex international dynamics will be a test for his leadership. The Straits Times considers that 2025 will be a crucial year that shows the extent to which Prabowo can direct Indonesia to a strategic position on the world stage.