Ex-General Prabowo Subianto Sworn in as Indonesia's New President

Prabowo Subianto, a former general with a controversial past, has been inaugurated as the president of Indonesia, succeeding Joko Widodo.

Known for his nationalist views, Prabowo's presidency marks a significant shift in leadership for the world's third-largest democracy and most populous Muslim-majority nation. His administration is expected to take a more direct and personal approach to governance, with a focus on national security and economic development. Prabowo's vice president, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is the son of outgoing president Joko Widodo, signaling continuity in some aspects of leadership.

The new government faces high expectations from Indonesia's 280 million citizens.